Chemical messengers called hormones are found all across the human body. They are in charge of both physical and mental ...

A study comparing impulsively violent female convicts with age-matched non-impulsive female convicts identified four groups ...

When we talk about our moods and happy hormones, dopamine and serotonin are often used together. They are known to affect how we feel. Both are neurotransmitters that are crucial for mood regulation ...

Whether a woman will crave sweets or croissants, though, depends on yet another player: the brain chemical serotonin, she says. Most women with PMS experience a drop in serotonin levels ...

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter synthesized both peripherally and centrally from dietary amino acid L-tryptophan. Serotonin is produced peripherally by the intestinal chromaffin cells and ...

But some research suggests certain foods may help boost levels of serotonin, known as the ‘feel-good’ chemical. Is this true? You might have heard of serotonin. It’s a chemical messenger ...

Women’s serotonin processing makes them more prone to anxiety and depression. Men are at greater risk for autism spectrum disorder and Parkinson’s disease. Looking at the bigger picture While ...

Scientists have uncovered new links between the gut and brain that might lead to better ways of treating depression and ...