A chemical first synthesized as a textiles dye in the 1800s is making the rounds on social media as an easy way to boost mood and enhance cognition. However, experts say it's only really useful in ...

Researchers crack the code behind powerful sugar cravings In a nutshell Scientists have mapped the exact structure of taste ...

Our attraction to sugar has grown to an unhealthy level. The average person in the United States now consumes more than 100 ...

How do memories last a lifetime when the molecules that form them turn over within days, weeks or months? An interaction ...

Sunlight increases serotonin and energy, especially when you step outside. Temperatures between 50–70°F (10–21°C) are most ...

‘There are many non-hallucinogenic analogues of LSD, but the fundamental difference is that all of those compounds are very ...

Could a discovery in scanning enable psychiatrists to spot the neurological causes of depression in patients' brains and ...

Monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) help lower stress hormones and support the production of serotonin, a key chemical for happiness and good sleep. These fats also boost blood flow to the brain ...

Valerian has been used for centuries as a natural aid for insomnia and anxiety. It works by increasing GABA availability in the brain, promoting drowsiness and improving sleep quality, particularly ...

Major scientific discoveries can arise from simple decisions: say, by simply looking where virtually no one else has. Such ...

Eclipse Foods, the plant-based brand aiming to make products that are indistinguishable from conventional dairy, has announced the launch of its new Non-Dairy Whole Milk. The product is said to ...