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It has long been a puzzle what exactly causes the intense highs and lows of bipolar disorder, an illness that pushes people back and forth from periods of intense energy and excitement to periods of deep sadness and hopelessness. But … Continue reading →

When people with bipolar disorder experience depressive episodes, the reward circuits in their brains show impairments similar to those that affect people diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD), scientists reported March 13th in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology. When these circuits are … Continue reading →

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 →