GLP-1 medications work by mimicking a hormone that regulates blood sugar, suppresses appetite and slows digestion, which in turn is said to 'reduce food noise,' particularly for those who struggle ...

Two specific types of antidepressants – selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and tricyclics (TCAs) – may make ...

There is too much of a good thing. You may be dealing with too much dopamine, making it hard to enjoy life’s simple things. A ...

Dopamine doesn’t flood the brain as once believed – it fires in exact, ultra-fast bursts that target specific neurons. The ...

If you or a loved one takes antipsychotics, here are five key facts about tardive dyskinesia—a common, often-overlooked ...

A once-a-week Parkinson’s injection could replace multiple daily pills, thanks to a new slow-release formulation developed by ...

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic have dominated headlines over the past couple of years. When writing his new book, Diet, Drugs and Dopamine: The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight, former FDA ...

Dopamine also explains why the use of drugs such as cocaine produces pleasure by blocking the absorption of the neurotransmitter and keeping its levels elevated in the body. Although dopaminergic ...

When dopamine agonists aren’t suitable—due to side effects, contraindications, or comorbidities like end-stage renal disease (ESRD)—other medication classes come into play.