New research pinpoints 298 parts of the genome associated with higher risk of bipolar disorder. This could lead to better ...

Researchers have identified a second dopamine-driven "clock" in the brain that works alongside the biological 24-hour cycle, ...

People with bipolar disorder face stigma and treatment challenges. Despite these barriers, it's possible to live a full and ...

These two disorders share many features, making proper diagnosis a challenge. Treatment providers must be aware that some ...

There’s no evidence to suggest that bipolar disorder causes premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or vice versa. However, premenstrual ...

New research suggests that mood swings in bipolar disorder are regulated by two clocks: the body’s 24-hour circadian rhythm ...

The phrase 'You are what you eat' derives from a pioneering French food critic who, 200 years ago, published a bestseller ...

A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body's natural sleep-wake cycle may explain why bipolar patients alternate between mania and depression, according to new research. A new study marks a ...

Mental health forms a crucial component of overall well-being, yet many conditions remain undiagnosed or misunderstood.

Effective treatments for people with serious depression who have not been helped by antidepressant medications have novel ...

Without treatment, bipolar disorder may cause mood episodes. People may alternate between high periods, known as manic episodes, and low periods, or depressive episodes. During a manic episode ...