Medically reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS Key Takeaways Serotonin is a neurotransmitter important for mood, digestion, and sleep.You can increase serotonin levels naturally through exercise and ...

Serotonin is often described as the happiness chemical because of its well-known role in regulating mood. However, recent ...

On Oct. 10, the Schroeder Lab, led by Prof. Frank Schroeder, chemistry and chemical biology, published a study detailing a new class of serotonin-containing compounds and another serotonin pathway in ...

In our day-to-day lives, we’re constantly making a slew of decisions from immediate matters to prospects on the far horizon. But the evolutionary nuts-and-bolts of how our brains weigh these numerous ...

Serotonin syndrome (SS) is classically described as a combination of autonomic hyperactivity, hemodynamic changes, neuromuscular derangements, and changes in mental status. In 2006, the US Food and ...

Snacking specific foods before bedtime may help you fall asleep faster and have a good night's sleep. Choose one that's high in tryptophan, an amino acid that your body uses to produce serotonin and ...

Often considered as our "second brain", the human gut and its resident microbiota play a crucial bidirectional role communicating the brain (central nervous system) with the gut (enteric nervous syste ...

This article reviews the interplay between histamine and serotonin in upper GI motility and highlights three clinical cases. It provides practical insights into assessment, treatment strategies, and ...