Scientists discover 10 new genes in the development of schizophrenia
In a new study, researchers have implicated 10 new genes in the development of schizophrenia using a method called whole-exome sequencing, the analysis of...
Bipolar disorder may increase risk of Parkinson disease
In a new study, researchers found patients with bipolar disorder (BD) seem to have an increased risk for developing Parkinson disease (PD).
The research was...
Mindfulness may help reduce opioid cravings, chronic pain
In a new study, researchers found people suffering from opioid addiction and chronic pain may have fewer cravings and less pain if they use...
This therapy may help increase self-esteem in people with depression
In a new study, researchers found that patients with depression were able to strengthen some of their brain connections whilst thinking about guilt-evoking memories,...
Healthier diet may directly reduce depression
In a new study, researchers found people with depression whose diet is usually unhealthy showed significantly fewer symptoms of depression after eating a healthy...
Scientists reverse core symptom in schizophrenia
In a new study, researchers have restored normal working memory to a mouse model of schizophrenia.
They eliminated a core symptom of the disorder that,...
Why women are more likely to have depression
Depression affects women nearly twice as much as men, but unraveling the brain's blueprint that regulates this behavior, let alone identifying specific molecular differences...
Scientists find unique body part in people with schizophrenia
In a new study, researchers found evidence that points to physical differences among groups of people with schizophrenia.
They found patients suffering from a specific...
Researchers discover early warning sign of schizophrenia in the brain
Psychosis is a mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality.
One type of psychosis is schizophrenia, which is marked by hallucinations, delusions, and thought...
Some people with anxiety choose to worry rather than to relax
In a new study, researchers found some people with anxiety may actively resist relaxation in favor of worrying.
They suggest it’s a way to avoid...