A widely used antidepressant drug could help the immune system fight cancer, according to a new UCLA research study. "It turns out SSRIs don't just make our brains happier; they also make our T cells ...

The placenta has long been thought to produce serotonin during pregnancy. But in a new study, Yale researchers shatter the deep-rooted hypothesis — and show that the placenta doesn’t produce serotonin ...

Serotonin has become much more than a hormone: it's a wellness buzzword that allegedly carries the weight of our wellbeing. You may have heard it dubbed the 'happy hormone', or seen it discussed in ...

Researchers have developed a new model to study the antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects of psilocybin in mice.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in eight U.S. adults takes an antidepressant, though this is based on data through 2018. As The New York Times reports, ...

Serotonin is a hormone and neurotransmitter—a chemical messenger that transmits signals between nerve cells in the body. Serotonin has a positive influence on the cardiovascular system and the ...

A type of drug already taken by more than 8 million people in the UK could help the immune system fight cancer and shrink tumours, a study finds. The widely used class of antidepressant - selective ...

A widely used antidepressant drug could help the immune system fight cancer, according to a new UCLA research study. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, significantly enhanced the ...

A widely used antidepressant drug could help the immune system fight cancer, according to a new UCLA research study. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, significantly enhanced the ...