Serotonin and dopamine are two neurotransmitters that work in tandem to boost mood and regulate bodily functions like sleep and digestion.

You can boost these chemicals through diet, dance, and more.

Some quite strong feelings and very broad conclusions have come following the recent publication of a review study published in the reputable journal Molecular Psychiatry that found little evidence ...

For the last half-century, the dominant explanation for depression has centered on serotonin. The basic idea: low levels of brain serotonin or serotonin activity lead to symptoms of depression. This ...

Dr. Rothschild answers the question: 'Chemical Abnormalities Cause Depression?' — -- Question: How do abnormalities in brain chemicals (such as serotonin and norepinephrine) cause depression?

In animal studies, boosting serotonin in the cells that line the gut reduced anxious and depressive-like behaviors without causing cognitive or gastrointestinal side effects. Most of us have ...

Serotonin in depression is highly relevant in diagnosis, treatment, and drug development. To better study this area, a Chinese team has now developed a fluorescent probe for imaging processes that is ...

For three decades, people have been deluged with information suggesting that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain – namely an imbalance of a brain chemical called serotonin.

Serotonergic neurons release serotonin when they sense high levels of glucose. This triggers the activation of the kisspeptin neurons, the primary stimulator for releasing reproductive hormones.

Recent research has found a bidirectional relationship between postmenopausal osteoporosis and depression. Medications and hormone replacement therapy can help treat both conditions and improve ...