Serotonin is essential for mood, sleep and emotional stability. It’s not a cure for mental health issues, but there are some ...

Amid short days and long nights, the simple act of nurturing plants can lift mood, sharpen focus, and cultivate quiet ...

Researchers have long believed — and the authors of a new study hypothesized — that schizophrenics have lower brain levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin, and that those lower levels are associated ...

The discovery and the use of fire changed the nature of the digestion of food, creating additional calories. Serotonin, a ...

In recent years, the term “dopamine” has become a buzzword, often used to describe the fleeting rush of pleasure and satisfaction we get from scrolling through social media, indulging in our favorite ...

UCSF researchers showed that estrogen can turn on pain signals in the gut, offering new insights into conditions like ...

Modern diet culture shames holiday eating, but science and history show feasting is a natural winter response—not a failure of discipline.

Gut bacteria shown to produce serotonin, revealing new pathways for IBS therapy. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have uncovered new details about how gut bacteria interact with ...

Breastfeeding mothers can feel reassured by new research that has found that taking antidepressant treatment does not negatively impact their baby's brain development.

Women are dramatically more likely than men to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic condition causing ...