Once upon a time, it was commonly believed that the brain was in control. The commander of our body, it was widely considered ...

Ironically, it could be that high-carbohydrate foods – not those containing tryptophan – increase serotonin in the brain, Jacka says. The theory is that when we eat carbohydrates the body ...

“It’s well known that serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain, can suppress food intake. This finding led to the ...

But what about the brain? “From a neuroscientist’s perspective, food is really fundamentally ... acid linked to a neurotransmitter called serotonin, which can help regulate mood.

When we think about what makes us happy, our diet isn't usually at the top of the list (unless your favorite fast-food joint ...

Different types of food provide varying rewards for the brain. For instance, eating carbohydrate-rich dishes like Korean ...

When you are feeling hungry, the brain takes the necessary steps toward consuming a meal. Many of these steps are not well known, but a new study reveals brain circuits and chemical messengers that ...

New Delhi: A study has found that brain chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin work together in controlling hunger and food ...

A recent study reveals how brain chemicals dopamine and serotonin collaborate to control hunger, potentially advancing anti-obesity drug development. Research indicates dopamine and GABA inhibit ...

A study has revealed that viruses present in the gut microbiota may be associated with food addiction and obesity.

Serotonin syndrome is a preventable, drug-related complication that results from increased brain-stem serotonin activity, usually precipitated by the use of one or more serotonergic drugs.