A team of scientists is proposing a new explanation for some cases of long Covid, based on their findings that serotonin levels were lower in people with the complex condition. In their study, ...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, were the third class or generation of antidepressants developed. They are now the most commonly prescribed antidepressant medications. They are ...

In recent years, the term “dopamine” has become a buzzword, often used to describe the fleeting rush of pleasure and ...

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, or chemical messenger, that controls and stabilizes your mood and functions in your brain. What might surprise you is that it’s also crucial to the functions of your ...

Serotonin syndrome occurs when a person takes drugs that cause excess levels of serotonin to accumulate in the body. Symptoms can include agitation, a dry mouth, dilated pupils, confusion, and more.

Lexapro (escitalopram) and Zoloft (sertraline) are two prescription medications classified as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) used to treat mood disorders, like depression and anxiety.

Though antidepressants are a common treatment for depression, psychiatrists still don’t have a clear understanding of how exactly they work. A new paper suggests that some explanations persist thanks ...

Serotonin and vitamin D have been proposed to play a role in autism, however, no causal mechanism has been established. Now, researchers show that serotonin, oxytocin, and vasopressin, three brain ...