One in six adults in England are taking antidepressants. That’s eight million people, yet remarkably even doctors don’t fully ...

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

In a report scheduled for publication in the June 2023 issue of the Journal of Affective Disorders, researchers explore the association between the gut microbiome and the efficacy of selective ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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.

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.

Light therapy involves spending 20-30 minutes a day in front of a light box, which can help regulate happiness hormones like ...

A bidirectional pathway called the gut-brain axis connects your stomach and brain. If you have depression or anxiety, the gut-brain axis makes it possible for these conditions to affect your gut and ...

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