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They saw them on their dishes when eating': The mushroom making people hallucinate dozens of tiny humans
Pharmacyby BBC
am 2026-01-24
Only recently described by science, the mysterious mushrooms are found in different parts of the world, but they give people the same exact visions. Every year, doctors at a hospital in the Yunnan Province of China brace themselves for an influx of people with an unusual complaint. The patients come with a strikingly odd symptom: visions of pint-sized, elf-like figures – marching under doors, crawling up walls and clinging to furniture. The hospital treats hundreds of these cases every year. …
Collagen supplements: The secret to perfect skin, or marketing hype?
Pharmacyby BBC
am 2026-01-24
Collagen is hugely hyped. This protein, which is important to the structure of skin and joints, has been presented as a miracle cure for everything from wrinkles to poor sleep. Production of collagen, the most abundant protein in the body, naturally slows with age – whether you protect your skin from the Sun or not. To compensate, collagen supplementation has become a booming business. One aficionado is Bryan Johnson, the tech entrepreneur who has become a one-man experiment for how …
GLP-1 drugs brought our eating disorders back
Pharmacyby NYPost
am 2026-01-23
Welcome to The Thin Line, The New York Post’s new series about the darker side of GLP-1 drugs. Though GLP-1 agonists sold under brand names like Ozempic have helped millions of people lose weight, manage diabetes and improve other health conditions, they are not without risks. Check back for more stories about the lesser-known downsides of these wildly popular medications.
Spironolactone and Gynaecomastia (Growing Breast by Men)
Pharmacyam 2025-12-25
https://nypost.com/2025/12/25/health/man-76-grows-breasts-after-taking-common-medication/
Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome
Pharmacyby Llama3
am 2025-12-21
What is cannabis hyperemesis syndrome? ************************************ Llama3:Latest 21/12/2025 19:21 A very specific and interesting topic! Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is a rare condition characterized by recurring episodes of intense nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, often triggered by marijuana use. The symptoms of CHS typically include: Recurring episodes of severe nausea and vomiting Abdominal pain or tenderness Fever Diarrhea Weight loss In some cases, CHS can also lead to more serious complications, such as: Dehydration Electrolyte imbalances Malnutrition Intestinal obstruction CHS …