August, 2015
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…
Diseases
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August, 2015
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.
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August, 2015
‘Brain training’ game helps people with schizophrenia
A computer game based on scientific theory regarding ‘training’ the brain to increase episodic memory, which was primarily designed by neuroscientists, has helped schizophrenia patients to recover their ability to…
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July, 2015
‘Immense breakthrough’ as it is discovered schizophrenia begins early in life
How one critical gene functions during the first week after a baby’s birth may have a bearing on his/her developing schizophrenia, reveals a new study.
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July, 2015
Quality of sleep affects mood in bipolar women
Bipolar disorder is often associated with poor sleep quality, and previous medical research has demonstrated that it is often the result of depressive and manic episodes.
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June, 2015
Bipolar teacher told that she was a ‘danger to children’
A Lancashire-based psychology teacher, who also has bipolar disorder, is campaigning to raise awareness of the negative attitudes to mental health issues after being told she was a danger to…
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June, 2015
Study reveals a genetic link between creativity and schizophrenia
A study conducted by Robert Power and his colleagues at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College in London have found a genetic link between schizophrenia,…
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June, 2015
Ground-breaking schizophrenia study reveals causes of the condition
A recent schizophrenia study conducted by scientists at Cardiff University has been key in providing the “strongest evidence yet” of the causes behind the condition.