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UCL researchers identify brain mechanisms behind mood bias in bipolar disorder

Momentary shifts in mood, even those lasting just a matter of seconds, profoundly alter the brain's response to pleasurable experiences in people with bipolar disorder, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

12 Jun 2024

Few UK Alzheimer's patients suitable for new disease-modifying drugs, study finds

Few people in the UK with early stage Alzheimer's disease are likely to be suitable for the latest drugs which aim to halt progress of the condition, yet many are nevertheless likely to be referred for these treatments, finds research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

11 Jun 2024

Patient perspectives highlight urgent need for research on smell and taste disorders

Researchers and patient advocates from the Monell Chemical Senses Center, Smell and Taste Association of North America (STANA), and Thomas Jefferson University came together during the COVID-19 pandemic to incorporate patient voices in efforts to prioritize research areas focused on improving care for people with smell and taste disorders.

10 Jun 2024

Early social anxiety in adolescents linked to later suicidal thoughts and depression

Adolescents who experience higher levels of social anxiety symptoms are more likely to report increased suicidal thoughts and other depressive symptoms two years later, according to new research.

10 Jun 2024

Exploring the biology behind maternal mental health disorders

Pregnancy and new motherhood transform a woman's body as well as her life. While this is often a joyous time, it can sometime lead to mental health disorders, most often anxiety and depression.

6 Jun 2024

Targeting synaptic lipid signaling: A novel approach to mental health treatment

Increased levels of bioactive lipids produced naturally in the body, which affect excitatory transmission between brain cells, promote mental disorders.

6 Jun 2024

Researchers investigate the feasibility of new home-administered treatment for binge eating disorder

Researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London have investigated the feasibility of a new home-administered treatment for binge eating disorder.

6 Jun 2024

Artificial intelligence accelerates natural-product antibiotic discovery

Almost a century ago, the discovery of antibiotics like penicillin revolutionized medicine by harnessing the natural bacteria-killing abilities of microbes.

5 Jun 2024

New program aims to reduce the strain on caregivers of children with ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by elevated levels of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that can impair academic and social functioning.

4 Jun 2024

GSA-MiXeR: A powerful tool to improve our understanding of heritable traits and diseases

Researchers from the University of Oslo have developed an innovative tool that promises to improve our understanding of heritable human traits and diseases.

4 Jun 2024

Study: 13% of older adults diagnosed with traumatic brain injury

Some 13% of older adults are diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to a study by UC San Francisco and the San Francisco VA Health Care System

31 May 2024

Light therapy may affect healing in the brains of people who suffered traumatic brain injury

Low-level light therapy appears to affect healing in the brains of people who suffered significant brain injuries, according to a study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

28 May 2024

New meta-analysis supports omega-3 supplementation for aggression reduction

People who regularly eat fish or take fish oil supplements are getting omega-3 fatty acids, which play a critical role in brain function.

28 May 2024

New help for dealing with aggression in people with dementia

Caring for older adults with dementia is stressful, especially when they become physically or verbally aggressive, wander away from home, develop paranoia or hallucinations, engage in inappropriate or repetitive behaviors, or refuse to let caregivers help them.

28 May 2024

Ketogenic diet improves metabolic and mental health in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder patients, study finds

Researchers found that a ketogenic diet significantly improves both metabolic and psychiatric health in individuals with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, with notable reductions in weight, waist circumference, and mental illness severity.

27 May 2024

Study reveals common yet overlooked mystical experiences impact well-being

Researchers found that emergent phenomena (EP) from practices like meditation and mindfulness are common and can lead to both positive and negative outcomes, highlighting the need for better clinical support.

26 May 2024

Study sheds new light on the intricate molecular mechanisms underlying schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a complex disease with variable presentations, and the diverse nature of this mental health disorder has made understanding the mechanisms that cause the disease, and subsequently developing effective treatments, especially challenging.

24 May 2024

Two new studies offer insights into the molecular biology of neuropsychiatric disease

Working under the umbrella of the PsychENCODE Consortium, the mental health research project established in 2015 by the National Institutes of Health, a team of Mount Sinai scientists has uncovered important new insights into the molecular biology of neuropsychiatric disease through two new studies published in a special issue of Science on Friday, May 24.

24 May 2024

Psilocybin use initiates hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to ego-modifying effects

A new study shows that the use of psilocybin, a compound found in the widely known "magic mushrooms," initiates a pattern of hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to the ego-modifying effects and feelings of oceanic boundlessness.

23 May 2024

Study sheds light on intricate differences in the brains of people with PTSD and depression

Stress-related disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder and clinical depression are complex conditions influenced by both genetics and our environment.

23 May 2024

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UCL researchers identify brain mechanisms behind mood bias in bipolar disorder

Few UK Alzheimer's patients suitable for new disease-modifying drugs, study finds

Patient perspectives highlight urgent need for research on smell and taste disorders

Early social anxiety in adolescents linked to later suicidal thoughts and depression

Exploring the biology behind maternal mental health disorders

Targeting synaptic lipid signaling: A novel approach to mental health treatment

Researchers investigate the feasibility of new home-administered treatment for binge eating disorder

Artificial intelligence accelerates natural-product antibiotic discovery

New program aims to reduce the strain on caregivers of children with ADHD

GSA-MiXeR: A powerful tool to improve our understanding of heritable traits and diseases

Study: 13% of older adults diagnosed with traumatic brain injury

Light therapy may affect healing in the brains of people who suffered traumatic brain injury

New meta-analysis supports omega-3 supplementation for aggression reduction

New help for dealing with aggression in people with dementia

Ketogenic diet improves metabolic and mental health in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder patients, study finds

Study reveals common yet overlooked mystical experiences impact well-being

Study sheds new light on the intricate molecular mechanisms underlying schizophrenia

Two new studies offer insights into the molecular biology of neuropsychiatric disease

Psilocybin use initiates hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to ego-modifying effects

Study sheds light on intricate differences in the brains of people with PTSD and depression

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