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·May 22, 2026·8 min read

Psilocybin Resets Brain Pain Networks and Boosts Painkillers

A single dose of psilocybin provides up to a month of nerve pain relief and fundamentally supercharges the efficacy of traditional painkillers.

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·July 11, 2025·5 min read

Common Pain Medication Linked to Cognitive Decline Risk

A large U.S. medical records study has found that adults prescribed gabapentin six or more times for chronic low back pain face significantly higher risks of dementia (29%) and mild cognitive impairment (85%) within 10 years. The risks were especially pronounced in younger adults aged 35–64, where rates of cognitive decline more than doubled or tripled compared to those not on the drug.

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·May 15, 2025·4 min read

Gabapentin Linked to Longer Survival in Glioblastoma Brain Cancer

A new study suggests that gabapentin, a widely used anti-seizure medication, may improve survival in patients with glioblastoma (GBM), the deadliest form of brain cancer. Researchers found that GBM patients taking gabapentin lived several months longer than those who did not, across two independent hospital datasets.

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·May 23, 2022·4 min read

Gabapentin May Boost Functional Recovery After a Stroke

Gabapentin, a medication commonly prescribed to control seizure activity, may enhance stroke recovery and restore fine motor function, a new study reports.