Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder characterized primarily by motor symptoms that include rigidity, hypokinesia and tremor. The most pronounced neuropathological feature is a ...

For decades, dopamine has been celebrated in neuroscience as the quintessential "reward molecule"—a chemical herald of ...

Methamphetamine doesn't just spike levels of the pleasure-inducing hormone dopamine in the reward pathways of the brain—it ...

The neurochemical has become a boogeyman for people worried about addiction and indulgence. But the real story is a lot more complex. By Dana G. Smith The neurotransmitter dopamine is eliciting a lot ...

Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to ...

Eating certain foods, like those high in protein, and healthy practices like exercising and sleeping the recommended amount can help increase your body’s dopamine levels without medication. Dopamine ...

Neurotransmitters are chemicals made by nerve cells called neurons. They’re used to communicate messages across different parts of the brain and between the brain and the rest of the body. Dopamine is ...

Dopamine is a nuanced molecule that not only plays important roles in bad habits but also in behaviors that are necessary for survival and well-being. With the demonization of dopamine in recent years ...

Worried about slipping into the winter blues? A "dopamine menu" could help. Popularized on social media, a dopamine menu is a list of positive activities that people can do to feel better during a ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...