MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY SHOWS PROMISE FOR REDUCING MEMORY AND LEARNING PROBLEMS IN SCHIZOPHRENIA
Researchers report a monoclonal antibody that shows promise in the fight against cancer also appears to help reduce learning and memory problems associated with schizophrenia.… READ MORE…
WOMEN WITH APPLE SHAPED BODIES MORE PRONE TO BINGE EATING
According to a new study, women with apple shaped bodies may be at higher risk of binge eating episodes.… READ MORE…
ANXIETY IMPACTS FUTURE CORTISOL PRODUCTION IN GENDER SPECIFIC WAYS
According to a new study, African American youths who have elevated levels of anxiety as a result of every day struggles will overproduce cortisol as adults. … READ MORE…
LACK OF SLEEP MAY INCREASE DIABETES RISK
According to a new study, insufficient sleep can increase insulin sensitivity and heightens risk for developing diabetes.… READ MORE…
SHORT TERM USE OF LITHIUM EFFECTIVE AND SAFE FOR CHILDREN WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER
According to a new study, lithium appears to be safe and effective in treating bipolar disorder in children, at least in the short term.… READ MORE…
LINK BETWEEN GUT BACTERIA AND ANOREXIA NERVOSA DISCOVERED
Researchers report gut bacteria could play a vital role in anorexia nervosa.… READ MORE…
POOR SLEEP COULD HELP EXPLAIN HOW STRESS AFFECTS HEALTH IN CHILDREN
According to a new study, getting a good night’s sleep buffer the impact of stress on kids’ cortisol levels.… READ MORE…
PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES INAPPROPRIATELY PRESCRIBED ANTIPSYCHOTICS
A new study reports many people with intellectual disabilities are being prescribed antipsychotic medications even though they have no record of mental illness.… READ MORE…
LOVE BITES: WOMEN’S BRAINS RESPOND MORE TO ROMANTIC CUES ON A FULL STOMACH
The way to a woman’s heart could very well be via her stomach. New research finds women respond better to romantic cues when they are full.… READ MORE…
HIGHER RISK OF HEART DISEASE IN DEPRESSED TEENS
A study reports teens with depression have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.… READ MORE…
STRESS RESPONSE AFFECTED BY BODY FAT’S SIGNALS TO BRAIN
A new study reports too much extra fat can impair the body’s ability to send signals to the brain to stop stress responses.… READ MORE…
HIGH FAT DIETS CAN IMPAIR CRITICAL MOTIVATIONAL PATHWAY
A new study reports high fat diets can impair the function of the mesolimbic dopamine system.… READ MORE…
