Dopamine rushes, withdrawals, and detoxes are trending among wellness gurus online. But experts say the science behind the trendy phrases doesn’t hold up. The nerve cells pictured here are responsible ...

A new study shows dopamine isn’t the brain’s movement “gas pedal” after all. Instead of setting speed or strength, it quietly enables movement in the background, much like oil in an engine. When ...

Meet the brain molecule of the moment: 4-(2-Aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol. You have been its beneficiary from birth. Lately, you might have seen it splashed across the headlines under its common name.

Maybe you’d like to spend time on hobbies or hang out with friends, but nothing feels as exciting and engaging as it used to –– so you just squander another hour on social media. Your problem may have ...