The findings suggest that regularly occurring mood switches in bipolar disorder patients are controlled by two "clocks": the biological 24-hour clock, and a second clock that is driven by dopamine ...

BD affects millions but remains misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and underfunded. Researchers are working to change this by ...

Lithium is associated with an increased risk for thyroid dysfunction and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with ...

UCLA Health is set to begin a multi-site pilot study to explore whether a ketogenic diet, when combined with mood stabilizing medications, helps stabilize mood symptoms in teenagers and young adults ...

Bipolar disorder causes a person to experience intense shifts in mood. These shifts can also occur with changes in sexual desire, confidence, or function. However, it is important to note that ...

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition. It is not yet curable, but medication, therapy, and other strategies can help manage the symptoms and reduce its effects on a person’s daily life.

Bipolar disorder is one of the most present mental illnesses in the world. However, many do not know exactly what it is. The ...

Explore new findings on bipolar disorder, from genetics to sleep patterns, plus emerging treatments and a neuroscientist’s ...

In this trove of genetic information, the researchers identified 298 stretches of the genome containing gene variants that may boost the risk of bipolar disorder. They also zoomed ...

We can revise the diagram this way: When the newborn is eventually brought home, it’s likely the 3-year-old will continue to feel left out given the high needs of her infant sibling. If the ...