According to a new research study conducted in the US, a certain type of bacteria found in the oropharynx – the region of the throat at the back of the mouth that contains the tonsils – can be linked to schizophrenia. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2015
Study highlights that depression is common among men with autism
A follow-up research study has indicated that men who are on the autistic spectrum are also more likely to have psychiatric disorders like depression. Continue reading
Changes in blood oxygen levels in the brain key to epilepsy surgery success
Researchers are moving a step closer to gaining a better understanding of why some people remain seizure free five years after brain surgery, while others don’t. Continue reading
Abnormalities in the brain are present before the onset of schizophrenia
A new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, which was led by Yale University, has revealed that irregularities in important parts of the brain are already evident in individuals that have a greater risk of developing schizophrenia. Continue reading
Study links high child IQ to bipolar disorder later in life
According to recent research led by the University of Glasgow, the development of bipolar disorder during an individual’s adulthood is more likely if they also demonstrated higher levels of creativity and intelligence in their earlier life. Continue reading
Diabetes cases rise by 60 per cent in the last 10 years
Cases of diabetes in England and Wales have risen by 60 per cent in the past decade, with 1.2 million more people living with the condition compared to 10 years ago, according to estimates. Continue reading
Music therapy could help epilepsy patients manage their seizures
A recent study has highlighted the fact that music can be used to help with controlling seizures among epilepsy patients. Continue reading
Fish oil could be the key to preventing schizophrenia development among teenagers
According to a recent study, fish oil could be a way to stop schizophrenia developing among people that start to show the first signs of the condition. Continue reading