Depressed are selfmedicating with magic mushrooms

For a long time we’ve been focusing on dopamine detoxes, but do we need more, not less, of the d-word? And could a lack be the real culprit behind treatment-resistant depression, asks Emma Green

With poisonous fungi hitting the headlines in recent weeks, John Wright introduces Britain’s most deadly species and advises on how best to avoid eating them in the first place

SCIENCE HAD ITS ‘CHRONIC PAIN REVOLUTION.’ SO WHY IS TREATMENT STILL BROKEN, DELAYED AND OUT OF REACH?

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS) is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. Over 150,000 people in the UK live with the condition. In MS, the myelin coating protecting the nerves is damaged. This d

One more won’t hurt… We’ve all heard the excuses when it comes to having a drink then driving home. The dangers of drink-driving are now well reported but lately there’s something else causing our roa

While they’ve long held a place in traditional cuisines across the globe, mushrooms are now gaining serious recognition for their versatility, sustainability, and their growing role in supporting heal