Casey Means, the Surgeon General nominee, faced tough questioning about mushrooms and promoting MAHA products during a spirited Senate confirmation hearing.
Confirmation Hearing for Surgeon General Nominee WASHINGTON – Dr. Casey Means, nominated by former President Trump for the Surgeon General position that has been vacant for over a year, faced significant scrutiny during a Senate committee session on Wednesday. Concerns were raised about potential conflicts of interest, her research on psilocybin, and her stance on […]
Deadly death cap mushrooms lead to several poisonings and 3 fatalities
The consumption of death cap mushrooms, which can be easily confused with harmless edible varieties, has been connected to a serious outbreak in California. Known scientifically as Amanita muscaria, these mushrooms contain toxic substances that may result in amatoxin poisoning—potentially causing severe health issues or even death. According to the California Department of Public Health […]
Authorities caution against picking wild mushrooms following a deadly poisoning incident.
California officials are alerting the public, especially mushroom collectors, following a poisoning case that resulted in one person’s death and several others, including children, facing severe liver damage. The state’s poison control system reported 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning, likely due to the ingestion of death cap mushrooms, as announced by the health department on […]
California cautions against gathering wild mushrooms following fatal outbreak
California Health Officials Warn Against Mushroom Foraging Amid Poisoning Cases Health authorities in California have issued a warning regarding mushroom foraging following a serious outbreak in the central region of the state. The California Poison Control System has reported at least 21 instances of amatoxin poisoning. Tragically, one adult has died, and several others, including […]
Mushrooms could lower triglycerides and promote heart health, research suggests
Mushrooms and Health: New Insights Recent research highlights that mushrooms might offer more than just low-calorie nutrition. A group of authors took a deep dive into human studies to see if eating mushrooms could positively impact various aspects of heart, metabolic, and immune health. Even though mushrooms are technically fungi, they’re often lumped in with […]
Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson pleads guilty after attempting to turn off engines while under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms.
A former Alaska Airlines pilot, Joseph Emerson, has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an incident in which he attempted to disable the engines of a passenger plane during a flight in October 2023 after consuming psychedelic mushrooms. He expressed remorse for his actions, acknowledging the danger he posed to the passengers and the harm […]
Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot attempted to disable engines while on psychedelic mushrooms
Former Alaska Airlines Pilot Pleads Guilty After Attempting to Disable Aircraft Engine A former pilot for Alaska Airlines, who tried to disable the engine of a passenger flight while under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms, pleaded guilty to all charges on Friday. He expressed remorse for jeopardizing the safety of passengers and damaging his career. […]
Four hikers saved after experiencing severe effects from psychedelic mushrooms in the Catskills
What a journey! Last Friday, a hiker got into quite a predicament after consuming psychedelic mushrooms in the Catskill Mountains, leading to a rescue by a forest ranger. It was, according to reports, a pretty chaotic situation. A dedicated ranger from the New York State Department of Environmental Protection worked into the evening to search […]
Utah religious group secures victory in legal battle for freedom of religion regarding psychedelic mushrooms
Utah Faith Group Wins Legal Battle Over Psychedelic Mushroom Use A new faith-based organization founded in Utah, which utilizes “psychedelic mushrooms,” celebrated a legal win this week under the state’s religious freedom laws. Lee Jensen, the founder of a nonprofit known as Singularism, filed a lawsuit in December against Provo and Utah County. He claimed […]
Mushrooms in beef Wellington result in triple murder conviction
Erin Patterson Faces Life Sentence for Murder A woman convicted of poisoning four family members, resulting in three deaths, is now facing a potential life sentence. Erin Patterson, 50, invited her estranged husband’s relatives for a meal in southern Victoria, Australia, back in July 2023, where she served Beef Wellington made with toxic death cap […]