Parkinson's patients who take 'magic mushrooms' see key benefits, study finds

As Parkinson’s cases continue to rise, the race is on for therapies to combat the effects of the disease — and researchers have pinpointed an unlikely source of relief.

Psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in some mushrooms, has been found to improve mood, cognition and motor symptoms in Parkinson’s patients, according to a new study from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).

The substance, often referred to as "magic mushrooms," has previously been shown to alleviate depression and anxiety...