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Could 'Magic' Mushrooms Help People Quit Smoking?
- Research suggests that 'magic' mushrooms, containing psilocybin, may offer a novel way to help people quit smoking. - Studies indicate that psilocybin-assisted therapy is significantly more effective than traditional nicotine replacement therapies in aiding smoking cessation. - While promising, the use of psychedelic substances for addiction treatment faces legal hurdles and requires further res…
20% of people carry this bacteria; research reveals it may progressively induce colon cancer
- A study suggests that certain common gut bacteria, like Bacteroides fragilis, may be linked to the development of colorectal cancer. - Researchers found that a toxin produced by these bacteria can d…