The release of the “feel-good” chemicals dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin are tied to specific lifestyle, exercise, and dietary choices. Here’s what triggers each one.

Prolactin, a polypeptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, plays a vital role in regulating several key physiological processes, most notably la ...

Rates of death at 28 days and times to hemodynamic stability did not differ significantly between the dopamine and norepinephrine groups. However, significantly more patients in the dopamine group ...

ABSTRACT. Objetive The aim was to assess the evolution of tumor size and prolactin (PRL) levels in patients with micro and macroprolactinomas diagnosed and treated with dopamine agonists during ...

Researchers conducted a retrospective study to analyze whether hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis activity influenced metformin’s effect on prolactin levels in men with elevated prolactin. They ...

Key Takeaways Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter that helps regulate muscle movement and promotes an emotional sense of contentment. Natural ways to increase your body’s responsiveness to ...

Midbrain dopamine neurons (DANs) signal reward-prediction errors that teach recipient circuits about expected rewards. However, DANs are thought to provide a substrate for temporal difference (TD) ...

More information: Sharon R. Ladyman et al, Prolactin modulation of thermoregulatory circuits provides resilience to thermal challenge of pregnancy, Cell Reports (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2025. ...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 03, 2025--Alto Neuroscience, Inc. ("Alto") (NYSE: ANRO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel precision medicines for ...

'Dopamine is the main player in our sense of purpose,' says the famed neuroscientist. Speaking on the 'This Past Weekend' podcast, he explains how to reset your dopamine system for renewed motivation.