12 stories tagged #schizophrenia

  1. Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share 70% of Genetic Roots, Landmark Study Finds
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    Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share 70% of Genetic Roots, Landmark Study Finds

    Major genomic analysis finds five core genetic signatures underlying 14 psychiatric disorders, with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder showing 70% overlap in genetic architecture.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. New Study Links Six Mental Health Conditions via Three Genes
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    New Study Links Six Mental Health Conditions via Three Genes

    Research identifies a shared molecular basis for schizophrenia and insomnia, challenging traditional diagnostic categories in psychiatry.

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  3. Employment Gap Persists for Spaniards With Severe Mental Illness
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    Employment Gap Persists for Spaniards With Severe Mental Illness

    A national study reveals only 15.2% of people with schizophrenia and 38.3% with bipolar disorder are employed, despite slight gains. Shifting administrative statuses may mask true workforce exclusion.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Brain Histamine's Hidden Role in Mental Health Mapped
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    Brain Histamine's Hidden Role in Mental Health Mapped

    A new atlas maps brain histamine genes across development, linking the neurotransmitter to ADHD, depression, schizophrenia.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Toronto Mother Who Threw Infant Down Garbage Chute Found Not Criminally Responsible
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    Toronto Mother Who Threw Infant Down Garbage Chute Found Not Criminally Responsible

    Karessa Edwards, 30, was found NCR after killing her 4-month-old son, Azuri, due to schizophrenia and command hallucinations.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Alone in the Fight: The Hidden Realities of Singapore's Sole Caregivers
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    Alone in the Fight: The Hidden Realities of Singapore's Sole Caregivers

    Four Singaporeans face the immense challenges of being sole caregivers, balancing love, trauma, and fear in their daily lives.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  7. Breakthrough Biomarker May Transform Schizophrenia Therapy
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    Breakthrough Biomarker May Transform Schizophrenia Therapy

    Researchers identify soluble α2δ-1 as a key regulator of brain network stability, with a synthetic analogue restoring cognitive and social function in schizophrenia models.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Childhood ADHD Meds May Lower Later Psychosis Risk
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    Childhood ADHD Meds May Lower Later Psychosis Risk

    A major study finds methylphenidate use in children with ADHD shows no increased psychosis risk-and may offer protective effects.

    3mo ago 1 min read