But back in November, TikTok started to feel like a toxic relationship I couldn’t break free from. I’d open the app “for five ...

The fad of temporarily fasting from pleasurable activities likely won’t “reset” dopamine levels and doesn’t accurately reflect this molecule’s nuanced functions. Hannah is an Assistant Editor at The ...

Ever get that overwhelming urge for a breather? A break from the constant temptation and stimulation that surrounds us; our Instagram feed, the TikTok For You page, video games, bingeing that ...

Hannah is an Assistant Editor at The Scientist. She earned her PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington and completed the Dalla Lana Fellowship in Global Journalism in 2020. View Full ...

(Jan. 10, 2019) --Researchers at UTSA have revealed significant insight into cocaine addiction, a phenomenon which has grown significantly in the United States since 2015. Now new data by UTSA shows ...

When dopamine levels are artificially increased too often, such as through excessive social media use or junk food ...

The trend is gaining traction on TikTok, but is it actually a thing? Adrianne Webster speaks to a neuroscientist to find out more. You’re now subscribed to all our newsletters. You can manage ...

'Impulsivity' occurs frequently in people with addiction and other common disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Experiments in rats suggest that reduced dopamine ...

Ever picked up your phone just to check one notification—and suddenly 45 minutes vanished into scrolling oblivion? Welcome to the dopamine hijack. Modern life is designed to give you constant ...