This post was written with a contribution from Margaret Heaton-Ashby, LMFT. Your nerve cells are constantly in a state of production to create the chemical serotonin, which is made from the essential ...

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, ...

Hormones play an important role in keeping us happy and healthy. You must have heard about the ‘happy hormones’ – serotonin ...

Serotonin is nature's own appetite suppressant. This powerful brain chemical curbs cravings and shuts off appetite. It makes you feel satisfied even if your stomach is not full. The result is eating ...

When it comes to foods that lift the mood, coffee and chocolate often steal the show. However, one ancient spice quietly holds the power to boost happiness naturally. Saffron, a vibrant crimson spice ...

SSRIs enhance CD8 T cell antitumor activity by inhibiting SERT, an immune checkpoint in tumors, suggesting potential repurposing for cancer immunotherapy. High intratumoral SERT levels correlate with ...

Serotonin is often described as the happiness chemical because of its well-known role in regulating mood. However, recent research suggests this familiar molecule may play an unexpected role in cancer ...