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Smoking increases depression in women, study reveals
Researchers from the University of Melbourne and Barwon Health assessed a group of 1043 Australian women, whose health had been monitored for a decade as part of the Geelong Osteoporosis Study. view more (2008-10-01)
Family history predicts presence and course of psychiatric disorders
A family history of depression, anxiety, alcohol dependence or drug dependence is associated with the presence of each condition and also may predict its course and prognosis. view more (2009-07-07)
Epigenetic changes discovered in major psychosis
Scientists have discovered epigenetic changes (i.e. chemical changes to a gene that do not alter the DNA sequence) in individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This is the first epigenome-wide investigation in psychiatric research, and this groundbreaking data may be a significant step on the journey to fully understanding major... view more... (2008-03-12)
Long-term bouts with hay fever worsen ability to breathe through your nose
New evidence for the first time suggests that people suffering from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) will over time experience a progressive worsening of their nasal passage functioning, depending on how long they have the disorder, according to a new study published in the June 2008 edition of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. view more (2008-06-02)
Feeling sleepy is all in your genes
Genes responsible for our 24 hour body clock influence not only the timing of sleep, but also appear to be central to the actual restorative process of sleep, according to research published in the online open access journal BMC Neuroscience. view more (2007-10-18)
Insomniac fish shed light on the molecular basis of sleep disorders
Sleep disorders are common and poorly understood. In humans, narcolepsy is a sleep disorder associated with sleepiness, abnormal dreaming, paralysis and insomnia. view more (2007-10-16)
Genetic predisposition may play a role in anxiety disorders
Finnish scientists have identified genes that may predispose to anxiety disorders. Research conducted under the supervision of Academy Research Fellow Iiris Hovatta have focused on genes that influence human behaviour, and some of the studied genes show a statistical association with specific anxiety disorders. view more (2008-08-28)
Psychopathic behaviour linked to brain chemical imbalance
Psychopathic behaviour seems to be linked to an imbalance in critical brain chemicals, reveals a study of violent and sexual offenders, reported in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. The findings are based on 28 men up to the age of 45, all of whom had committed violent crimes, including murder, attempted murder, aggravated... view more... (2003-06-18)
Study Calls For UK Childhood Screening of Metabolic Disease
Results of a study in this week's issue of The Lancet support the introduction of early screening for the metabolic disease medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency. MCAD deficiency is a metabolic disorder which affects up to 1 in 9000 people in the UK. It can be controlled with appropriate carbohydrate intake, but is especially... view more... (2001-09-26)
Does head injury protect people from PTSD?
Head injury only protects people from post traumatic stress disorder a small amount, and mainly if the head injury is severe. These are the results of a study which looked at data from 802 head injury cases. view more (1999-03-26)
Obsessive symptoms in childhood can multiply the probabilities of an obsessive compulsive disorder
8 percent of children have obsessions or compulsions which can increase the chance of suffering from a disorder when they become adults. view more (2009-03-04)
Methamphetamine abuse linked to underage sex, smoking and drinking
Teens who have never done drugs, but engage in other risky behaviours such as drinking, smoking and being sexually active, are more likely to use crystal meth, medical researchers at the University of Alberta have concluded. view more (2008-11-19)
Biology could be the root of bother
Better understanding of the biological and cognitive bases of disruptive behaviour in children will help psychologists determine which types of treatments are most likely to be effective. view more (2005-03-21)
Mood Lighting: Penn Researchers Determine Role of Serotonin in Modulating Circadian Rhythm
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have determined how serotonin decreases the body's sensitivity to light and that exposure to constant darkness leads to a decrease in serotonin levels in the brain of fruit flies. view more (2005-07-11)
Researchers find current drug can treat rare heart disorder
New research has found that the answer to treating a rare inherited heart disorder could lie with a drug already on the market. view more (2009-04-02)
Personality disorders cause emotional reactions in staff
A study published today in the open access journal BMC Psychiatry suggests that the way in which professional care workers respond emotionally to substance abuse patients with personality disorders depends on the type of disorder. view more (2008-04-10)
UI professor identifies new eating disorder, seeks study participants
A University of Iowa professor is making a case for a new eating disorder she calls purging disorder. view more (2007-09-05)
Neurological disorder in golden retriever dogs caused by a mutation in mitochondrial DNA
Sensory ataxic neuropathy (SAN) is a recently identified neurological disorder in Golden Retriever dogs with onset during puppyhood. view more (2009-05-29)
Sleep disturbances, nightmares are common among suicide attempters: Journal Sleep
In the first known report of its kind, a study published in the January 1st issue of the journal SLEEP finds that sleep disturbances are common among suicide attempters, and that nightmares are associated with suicidality. view more (2007-01-02)
Mouse genes guide search for human anxiety disorder genes
We are all familiar with the question - "Are you a man or a mouse?" What if the answer is "a little of both"? view more (2008-10-23)
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