Psychiatry / Psychology

Brain circuitry is different for women with anorexia and obesity

Why does one person become anorexic and another obese? A study recently published by a University of Colorado School of Medicine researcher shows that…    

Our brains on food: From anorexia to obesity and everything in between

The brains of people with anorexia and obesity are wired differently, according to new research. Neuroscientists for the first time have found that how…    

Active video games don’t mean kids exercise more

All that virtual boxing, bowling and dancing along with video game systems might not be helping kids meet their daily exercise requirements, a…    

The Benefits of Video Games

In addition to understanding the many real concerns that today’s parents have with video games, it’s also worth considering the benefits and positive aspects…    

Overeating may double risk of memory loss

New research suggests that consuming between 2,100 and 6,000 calories per day may double the risk of memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI),…    

Experts want suicide risk warning on ADHD drug

Children who take a common drug for attention deficit disorder should be warned about the risk of suicidal thoughts, U.S. pediatric health advisers said…    

Choking game prevalent among teens in Texas

Nearly one out of seven college students surveyed at a Texas university has participated in the Choking Game, a dangerous behavior where blood flow…    

Mom’s Poverty, Diabetes Might Raise ADHD Risk in Kids

New research suggests that the combination of poverty and having diabetes during pregnancy significantly raises the risk of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a…    

Dispelling myths about Alzheimer’s disease

In 1982 President Reagan signed a proclamation designating the first National Alzheimer’s Awareness Week. Since then November has become National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and…    

Functional brain pathways disrupted in children with ADHD

Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), researchers have identified abnormalities in the brains of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that may serve as…    

Research provides clues to neurodevelopemental disorders

Research released today shows that scientists are finding new tools to help understand neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and fragile X syndrome. These studies show…    

Behavioral therapy for obesity may help family too

When obese people lose weight with behavioral therapy, their family members may get a bit trimmer as well, a new study suggests.

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Influencing Craving for Cigarettes by Stimulating the Brain

Targeted brain stimulation increases cigarette cravings, a new study in Biological Psychiatry has found, which may ultimately lead to new treatments that reverse these…    

Mayo Clinic study identifies earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease

Addressing the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease, before a patient shows outward signs of cognitive problems, has sometimes been a challenge for physicians and…    

For kids with ADHD, regular ‘green time’ is linked to milder symptoms

A study of more than 400 children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has found a link between the children’s routine play settings and…    

Aerobic Exercise May Reduce the Risk of Dementia, Researchers Say

Any exercise that gets the heart pumping may reduce the risk of dementia and slow the condition’s progression once it starts, reported a Mayo…    

Mental Health of Prisoners

Mental health problems are more prevalent among prisoners than the general population both in the United States and in other countries.[21] Whether or not…    

Non-epileptic seizures may be misdiagnosed longer in veterans

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures may go undiagnosed for much longer in veterans compared to civilians, according to a new study published in the September 6,…    

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Treat Patients With Dental Phobia

According to a study published in the latest issue of the British Dental Journal (BDJ), a single session of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) could…    

Scientists show how gene variant linked to ADHD could operate

A study using mice provides insight into how a specific receptor subtype in the brain could play a role in increasing a person’s risk…    

Secondhand smoke tied to kids’ behavior problems

Children exposed to secondhand smoke at home may be more likely than their peers to have learning and behavioral problems, according to a new…    

Placebo effect seen in treating colds

People who believe a cold remedy will work may indeed feel better sooner—even if they don’t get the real treatment, a new study suggests.…    

Late talkers do fine as they grow up: study

In good news to parents of late talkers, an Australian study shows a slow start on language is unlikely to have lingering effects on…    

Researchers identify why dopamine replacement therapy has a paradoxical effect on cognition

Dopamine replacement therapy, which is used to manage motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease, can, at times, adversely affect cognition. Dr. Oury Monchi, Ph.…    

Noncoding RNA may promote Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers pinpoint a small RNA that spurs cells to manufacture a particular splice variant of a key neuronal protein, potentially promoting Alzheimer’s disease (AD)…