Ever heard of getting a "dopamine hit" from something you enjoy? These exciting moments also appear to influence memory, ...

People with cannabis use disorder (CUD) have higher dopamine levels in an area of the brain linked to psychosis, found a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry. The findings may help explain why ...

Don't have any motivation at work today? You may be able to blame your brain and its relationship with the chemical dopamine. The way your brain handles dopamine may predict whether you are a hard ...

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs alter brain circuits in the amygdala and dopamine system to reduce the motivation to seek out high-calorie foods.

Scientists may have discovered a new way to help slow Parkinson’s disease by strengthening the brain’s own protective systems ...

You won’t get very far without dopamine. That is the problem at the heart of Parkinson’s disease; the death of dopamine-producing cells eventually leaves many patients unable to walk. Too much ...

After years of struggling with ADHD symptoms, Samantha was encouraged by an advertisement she saw on TikTok for dopamine patches. Samantha, who is using her first name to protect her privacy, has ...

Feeling down? Try a dopamine menu. The wellness trend (currently going viral on TikTok) is all about hacking your way to a better mood. On social media, users share carefully curated journals ...