Author Archives: JmaC

Former NFL Player Helps Others After Facing His Diagnosis Dreams and reality were always at odds for Keith O’Neil. With a former NFL player for a father and an early love for the game, he longed to play professional football, … Continue reading →

Gene associated with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, ADHD, and depression linked to brain cell death in mice. A new study shows the death of newborn brain cells may be linked to a genetic risk factor for five major psychiatric diseases, … Continue reading →

A new study on the epigenetics of lactose intolerance may provide an approach to understanding schizophrenia and other complex, serious illnesses. Both lactose intolerance and schizophrenia are inherited. In addition, neither condition emerges in the first years of life, but … Continue reading →

Long delays mean missed opportunities for early intervention to reduce the severity of episodes of bipolar disorder. Crucial opportunities to manage bipolar disorder early are being lost because individuals are waiting an average of almost six years after the onset … Continue reading →

Brain scans have revealed how a genetic mutation linked to major psychiatric disorders affects the structure, function and chemistry of the brain. The study offers further clues about how the mutation increases the risk of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder anddepression. Experts … Continue reading →