Neuroscience
Researchers discover brain circuit linked to food impulsivity
You're on a diet, but the aroma of popcorn in the movie theater lobby triggers a seemingly irresistible craving.
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Attention deficit disorders
Researchers develop new methodology to diagnose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
A multidisciplinary scientific team, formed by specialists from three universities in Physics, Mathematics and Psychology and of which Esperanza Navarro, a researcher at the University of Valencia, is part of, has developed ...
Nov 13, 2019
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Genetics
Lower IQ, family history tied to treatment-resistant schizophrenia
Those with a family history of schizophrenia and men with lower IQ are more likely to struggle with treatment-resistant schizophrenia than others with the mental disorder, according to a study by researchers at Karolinska ...
Nov 12, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers challenge myth of the relationship between mental illness and incarceration
It is often assumed that those diagnosed with mental illness are of greater danger to the public-at-large. The spate of mass shootings in the United States has brought about increased debate on the issue, much of which focuses ...
Nov 7, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How are psychiatric disorders linked to infections during pregnancy?
The mother's health is very important for the fetus's brain development during pregnancy. Many factors play key roles for healthy brain development, including nutrition, stress, hormonal balance and the mother's immune system.
Oct 30, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Can't stop putting your hand in the candy dish? Scientists may have found why
A national team of scientists has identified a circuit in the brain that appears to be associated with psychiatric disorders ranging from overeating to gambling, drug abuse and even Parkinson's disease.
Oct 29, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Poor evidence cannabis improves mental health: study
People with psychiatric disorders may want to pass on the joint—at least until further research is done, a new Australian study suggests.
Oct 29, 2019
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Can medical pot ease mental ills? Study says probably not
(HealthDay)—People struggling with anxiety, depression or other psychiatric problems shouldn't pin their hopes on medical marijuana, a new review suggests.
Oct 29, 2019
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Scientists find potential biomarker for major symptom of depression: lack of motivation
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have identified biomarkers —genes and specific brain circuits in mice—associated with a common symptom of depression: lack of motivation.
Oct 28, 2019
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How much do obesity and addictions overlap?
A large analysis of personality studies has found that people with obesity behave somewhat like people with addictions to alcohol or drugs. But obesity is also a complex condition that cannot be fully explained by the addiction ...
Oct 28, 2019
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