Psychology & Psychiatry
MRI scan sensitive to metabolic changes reveals brain differences in bipolar disorder
Sometimes, a new way of looking at something can bring to light an entirely new perspective.
Jan 6, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The way to better mental health may go through your stomach
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how Lactobacillus, a bacterium found in fermented foods and yogurt, helps the body manage stress and may help prevent depression and anxiety.
Nov 28, 2023
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Health
Menopausal mood swings can signal more serious mental illness
Most women expect to experience the effects of hormonal changes when they come to menopause and many anticipate increased irritability and mood swings. But mood swings that can be just an annoyance for some women can develop ...
Apr 9, 2018
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Genetics
Genes linked to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
Broad sweeps of the human genome have exposed genetic mutations that boost the risk of the devastating yet baffling diseases of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, according to two studies published Sunday.
Sep 18, 2011
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Addiction
Cannabis withdrawal symptoms common among adolescents treated for substance use disorder
Although cannabis – commonly known as marijuana – is broadly believed to be nonaddictive, a study by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators found that 40 percent of cannabis-using adolescents receiving outpatient ...
Sep 2, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mood and personality disorders are often misconceived
With each new version of the widely-used manual of mental disorders, the number of mental health conditions increases. The latest version (DSM-5) lists around 300 disorders. To complicate things, many share common features, ...
Apr 16, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Large-scale study finds that the Mediterranean diet is best for your mental health
Admittedly, eating chocolate or ice cream to chase the blues away is so much more enjoyable than healthy alternatives. But a new study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry says that a diet rich in fish, nuts and ...
Oct 9, 2018
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Cardiology
Common high blood pressure meds affect mood disorders
Four commonly prescribed blood pressure medications may impact mood disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension.
Oct 10, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Can lithium halt progression of Alzheimer's disease?
There remains a controversy in scientific circles today regarding the value of lithium therapy in treating Alzheimer's disease. Much of this stems from the fact that because the information gathered to date has been obtained ...
Jan 25, 2020
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Medical research
Dreaming takes the sting out of painful memories: study
They say time heals all wounds, and new research from the University of California, Berkeley, indicates that time spent in dream sleep can help.
Nov 23, 2011
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