The 3 types of non-stimulant ADHD medications and how they work

Though ADHD is typically treated with stimulants like Adderall, people may opt for non-stimulants because they come with ...

The difference between serotonin and dopamine — and how the mood-regulating hormones affect your health

Serotonin and dopamine are two neurotransmitters that work in tandem to boost mood and regulate bodily functions like sleep and digestion.
Study Finds

Science Debunks ‘Dopamine Detox’ Trend Making Waves On TikTok

TikTok’s “dopamine detox” trend promises to rewire your brain — but science says that’s not how dopamine works. Here’s what to do instead.
The Malta Independent

Understanding dopamine’s role in neurological and psychiatric disorders

Dopamine, a key neurotransmitter in the brain, plays a vital role in regulating movement, emotion, and cognition. It is central to the pathology of several major neurological and psychiatric ...
ScienceAlert on MSN

Restless Legs Treatment Slashes Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease

"Furthermore, patients with RLS who were not treated with dopamine agonists tended to be at increased risk of developing ...

Emalex Biosciences’ Expanded Access Program for Investigational Tourette Syndrome Drug Receives FDA Authorization

Emalex received FDA authorization for an Expanded Access Program for its investigational Tourette syndrome drug. New Drug ...
Los Angeles Times

Restless Legs Syndrome: What Works and What Doesn’t

The 2025 AASM guidelines recommend iron supplementation as the first-line treatment for RLS when ferritin levels are below 75 ng/mL. Dopamine agonists like ropinirole can reduce RLS symptoms but carry ...
Psychology Today

Why Someone’s “Drug of Choice” Matters

People with addictions often choose a drug that helps them feel normal, so an anxious person might choose alcohol or Xanax, ...