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Combining serotonin-inducing herbal supplements and medications can compound the accumulation of serotonin in the neuronal synaptic cleft. Excessive serotonin can lead to a life-threatening...

Functional dyspepsia is a common disease that is often misdiagnosed. In an article published in Gut and Liver, Dr. Talley discussed current advances in...

No two cases of depression are alike, and approximately 20% of depression patients do not respond to any treatment. MRI was used to predict...

The serotonin hypothesis of autism posits that fetal exposure to high levels of serotonin may increase the risk for developing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)....

Myth: Off-label use of antidepressants is strongly supported by research. Truth: This is false. Antidepressants are a group of drugs that are used, primarily, to...

Myth: Metformin is a diabetes drug that cannot be used for any other indication. Truth: This is false. Metformin, although commonly prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes...

A study published in the British Medical Journal examined the prevalence and scientific support for off-label antidepressant prescriptions. They conclude that antidepressant prescriptions for...

Previously dismissed as temporary unhappiness, our awareness and understanding of clinical depression has grown significantly. Characterized by major feelings of despair that persist over long...