Happy Hormone HoursDo Antidepressants Really Reduce People’s Sex Drive? For people who were already dealing with a poorer sex drive due to their depression, antidepressants might actually improve their libido. By Devrupa Rakshit
Don't Kill the Happy PillThere’s Still No Scientific Consensus Linking Serotonin With Depression. Why Did the Theory Get So Popular? “I believe we are in the phase of mental health care where we recognize that we may have to discard old findings, modify the existing ones and research newer possibilities." By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Blanket of LoveWhy We Look for Love in the Winter When it gets cold outside, our hormones encourage relationship-seeking behavior. By Saumya Kalia
May I Have Some?How Serotonin Became the Internet’s Symbol for Hope and Happiness Joking about this neurotransmitter’s role in keeping us happy is a familiar community coping mechanism. By Aditi Murti
Scratching My HeadWhy Does It Feel So Good To Scratch An Itch? Scratching triggers mild pain in our skin — leading nerve cells to tell our brain that something is hurting, thus distracting it from the itch. By Devrupa Rakshit