The effects of sustained drug abuse can manifest in many ways. Loss of memory and reduced cognitive functions are some of the effects that can persist for years. Scientists have now identified a ...

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, ...

The "feel good" neurotransmitter serotonin is associated with mood. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Serotonin is a ...

A study conducted at Turku PET Centre in Finland showed that changes in the functioning of opioid neurotransmitters in the brain may underlie anorexia. Anorexia nervosa is a serious psychiatric ...

Stanford University researchers developed a tissue-mimicking, stretchable sensor termed NeuroString for real-time measurement of neurotransmitter dynamics in vivo in the brain, gut, and other soft ...

Depression affects millions of people worldwide, yet many sufferers remain unaware that their kitchen might hold more powerful mood-lifting tools than their medicine cabinet. The connection between ...

A long-term condition where blood sodium levels remain abnormally low, often resulting from conditions like heart failure, liver cirrhosis or SIAD. This imbalance can affect various physiological ...