Loss of the "happiness" brain hormone serotonin might play a role in the decline of brain function as a person ages, a new study reports. People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) had up to 25% ...

Early research suggests a brain test may predict whether antidepressants will cause sexual dysfunction. There has never been ...

Cognitive deficits accompany mood disorders and other psychiatric conditions, often with debilitating effects. Limited treatments currently exist, but studies in animals and humans have pointed to ...

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.

Aside from carb-rich whole grains, other food sources of serotonin-boosting tryptophan include nuts and pulses like beans and peas as well as animal products such as cheese, eggs, and fish. Below, a ...

Researchers have discovered that the ability to have an erection or to orgasm is related to the levels of serotonin in the brain, but this relation only applies to depressed patients taking SSRI ...

A new study published in NeuroImage: Clinical has found that behavioral and emotional problems in children are linked to differences in the structure of brain regions associated with serotonin. The ...

The intricate web of chemical messengers that facilitate communication between neurons represents one of the body’s most complex and fascinating systems. These neurotransmitters, including serotonin, ...

Long COVID is an often-incapacitating illness that occurs in at least 10 percent of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus infections. Over 200 symptoms that affect many organ systems have been ...