Search Results: Dopamine (41)

GLP-1 drugs may do more than suppress appetite. Early trials suggest semaglutide can reduce alcohol cravings and heavy drinking, although it remains an unproven addiction treatment.

From infinite scrolling to dopamine loops, several factors contribute to shrinking attention spans in the digital age, but cognitive experts suggest we can still reverse the damage.

Love elicits physiological responses that calm the nervous system, strengthen the heart, and support our immunity.

From pottery to paper journals, analogue wellness is helping Singaporeans combat digital burnout. Learn how disconnecting from your smartphone can medically reset your nervous system.

Instant gratification is a satisfying rush that we have all felt, but what happens when that desire for quick rewards becomes a habit?

A new preclinical study suggests gene therapy could relieve chronic pain by acting only on pain-processing brain circuits, avoiding the reward pathways that drive opioid addiction.

Acting out dreams during sleep can be more than a quirk. REM sleep behaviour disorder causes physical movements at night and may signal future neurological disease.

IL-31 drives a powerful itch response in atopic dermatitis by activating nerves and amplifying skin sensitivity. Combined with a weakened barrier, this creates the relentless itch many patients describe as deep, unpredictable and difficult to control.

Pumpkin spice has no pumpkin, but it still casts a powerful spell every autumn. From mood boosts to antioxidants, here’s why this blend keeps us coming back.

Touch is supposed to comfort – yet for those with sad nipple syndrome, nipple stimulation can bring unexpected sadness or anxiety.