Lancaster University

Study shows old adage 'sleep on it' is true - but only if it's a really difficult problem

A new study from Lancaster University has found that sleeping on a problem really can help people to find a solution.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 12, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Research explores the positives of bipolar

The problems of living with bipolar have been well documented, but a new study by Lancaster University has captured the views of those who also report highly-valued, positive experiences of living with the condition.

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 5

Treatment to prevent Alzheimer's disease moves a step closer

(Medical Xpress)—A new drug to prevent the early stages of Alzheimer's disease could enter clinical trials in a few years' time according to scientists.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Feb 01, 2013 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

'Fingerprinting' breakthrough offers improved brain tumour diagnosis

(Medical Xpress)—UK scientists have made a breakthrough in a new method of brain tumour diagnosis, offering hope to tens of thousands of people.

Medical research created Sep 21, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Drug study shows clubbers have little interest in new wave legal highs

Clubbers show little interest in the subsequent wave of legal highs that have become available since mephedrone was banned, according to a new study published this week in QJ Medical Journal.

Addiction created Jun 21, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Research redefines 'recovery' in bipolar disorder

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers have developed the first accurate tool for measuring bipolar recovery which takes into account the personal experiences of people living with the disorder.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 29, 2012 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Mephedrone boosts illegal drug use

Experienced clubbers are more likely to add the former 'legal high' mephedrone to their drug repertoires rather than use it to replace popular established club drugs such as ecstasy and cocaine, according to new research ...

Addiction created Apr 23, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

How to spot liars in official interviews

A way to improve detection rates in police interviews has been discovered by researchers following a mock terrorism scenario where suspects plotted to blow up a building.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 30, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

First study of new treatment for early stage bipolar disorder

(Medical Xpress)—A North West clinical trial of people who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder for less than five years will be the first study of its kind to shed light on how new treatments could be more effective ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 14, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0