Some argue sugar's addictive properties and the long-term health consequences of overconsumption make it a drug ...

They also exhibited weaker binding potential of dopamine receptors in the amygdala. The research was published in Neuropsychopharmacology. Childhood maltreatment refers to any form of abuse or ...

Electronic devices give us plenty of enjoyment nowadays, but Dr. Alok Kinojia says this has "raised the bar" for what it takes to give us a hit of dopamine .

People prefer high-calorie food - regardless of their shape or size, suggests a new study. Higher calorie foods were ...

GlobalData tracks drug-specific phase transition and likelihood of approval scores, in addition to indication benchmarks based off 18 years of historical drug development data. Attributes of the drug, ...

University of Southern California-led researchers have discovered the structural details of a brain receptor called GPR6, which could lead to new treatments for Parkinson's disease. GPR6 is an ...

These include: dopamine receptor-blocking drugs such as antipsychotics antiparkinson agents medications used to treat movement disorders certain anti-nausea medications. Antipsychotics ...