Schizophrenia

SCN2A Gene Variants Dictate Neurological Disorder Severity

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals how genetic variants in the SCN2A gene influence the severity and type of neurological impairments, including epilepsy ...

Scientists discover mysterious link between cats and schizophrenia

Health
Sarah Carter

A recent study has suggested having a cat could potentially double a person’s risk of developing schizophrenia-related disorders. Australian researchers conducted an ...

Key Brain Systems Implicated in Psychosis

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers provide new insights into the brain mechanisms behind psychosis. The research identified malfunctions in two critical brain systems—the “filter” and ...

Probiotics Plus Vitamin D Improve Schizophrenia Symptoms

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study suggests probiotics with vitamin D might improve cognitive function in people with schizophrenia. The study involved 70 adults ...

Keto Diet May Improve Mental Health Symptoms

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new pilot study presents a compelling case for the ketogenic diet as a dual-action treatment for individuals with serious mental ...

Altered Brain pH Linked to Cognitive Disorders

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A global study involving 131 researchers from 105 labs across seven countries has found altered brain pH and lactate levels across ...

Schizophrenia and Aging Share Brain Changes

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study revealed shared cellular and molecular changes in the brains of people with schizophrenia and older adults, pointing to ...

Parental Traits May Influence Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Summary: Researchers revealed that evaluating parental traits for neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders offers a more precise prediction for these conditions in children ...

Rethinking Personalized Medicine: AI’s Limits in Clinical Trials

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals limitations in the current use of mathematical models for personalized medicine, particularly in schizophrenia treatment. Although these ...

Depression and Schizophrenia Impact Learning

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals that patients with schizophrenia or depression struggle with optimal information utilization in learning processes. Using EEG and ...