Mushroom Chocolates and Gummies Found To Contain Synthetic Psychedelic Linked to Severe Acute Illnesses, Experts Warn

Medicine & Technology Jun 29, 2024

Health agencies are investigating reports of severe acute illnesses potentially associated with candies containing a blend of mushrooms. Learn more about it in this article.

Teenager From Chile Died Due to Acute Liver Failure After Consuming Wild Mushrooms

Jun 20, 2023

A 17-year-old from Chile died after eating toxic wild mushrooms. Continue reading to know the full story.

Lethal Death Cap Responsible for 90% Mushroom-Related Death Has an FDA-Approved Antidote [Report]

May 17, 2023

There is already a potential solution to death cap poisoning. Read to know the answer.

Psychedelic Medicine? Psilocybin From Fungus Could Birth Novel Treatments

May 12, 2023

Psilocybin could be key to treating several mental health conditions, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Read to learn more.

Mushroom Could Replace Plastics? Hoof Fungus Shows Remarkable Abilities; Can Be Used to Create Ultra-Lightweight, High-Performance Materials

Feb 23, 2023

We can make plastics from mushrooms in the future. Read on to know about hoof fungus (Fomes fomentarius).

Death Cap The Deadliest Fungus That Caused 90% of Fatalities From Mushroom

Feb 09, 2023

Death cap mushroom has killed so many people that it's called the deadliest fungus. Continue reading to know the full story.

Why Is Honey Fungus Considered the Largest Living Creature on Earth? Scientists Search for Reasons

Dec 04, 2021

While the blue whale is known for being the largest animal known to exist on this planet, a mushroom species called honey fungus is said to be the largest creature on Earth.

Risk of Depression May Be Reduced by The Food We Eat; New Study Suggests Eating Mushrooms May Help Curb Symptoms

Oct 22, 2021

In a study published recently, researchers analyzed data on 24,000 adults in the United States, specifically tracking their dietary habits with mushrooms included, as well as their mental health changes for the past 11 years.

Here's Why Nuclear Bomb Creates Mushroom Cloud

Jul 26, 2021

Massive mushroom clouds are a staple of nuclear explosions, but the underlying physics actually applies to all fluids.

Never Eat the "Clean" Part of a Moldy Bread, Science Dictates

Feb 04, 2021

Despite the feelings of guilt in throwing bread, science has proven that there is no "clean" part in moldy bread and eating it could cause harm to the body.

Mushroom extract may be helpful in treating HPV, including cervical cancer

Oct 30, 2014

Researchers from University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston found mushroom extract may be helpful in treating HPV, including cervical cancer