A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body's natural sleep-wake cycle may explain why bipolar patients alternate between mania and depression, according to new research. The McGill University-led ...

Researchers have identified a second dopamine-driven "clock" in the brain that works alongside the biological 24-hour cycle, ...

The mood-stabilizing effects of anticonvulsants ... These newer agents appear to be effective in the treatment of bipolar disorder, especially for those patients with rapid cycling, dysphoric ...

Without treatment, bipolar disorder may cause mood episodes. People may alternate between high periods, known as manic episodes, and low periods, or depressive episodes. During a manic episode ...

New research pinpoints 298 parts of the genome associated with higher risk of bipolar disorder. This could lead to better ...

Bipolar disorder causes a person to experience intense shifts in mood. These shifts can also occur with changes in sexual desire, confidence, or function. However, it is important to note that ...

Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, ranging from manic highs to ...

People living with bipolar disorder can work with their licensed psychiatric prescribers to create a comprehensive treatment plan that will reduce the frequency of mood changes, which can disrupt ...

Bipolar disorder, characterized by extreme mood swings, affects daily life through dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and behavior. While only medical professionals can diagnose this condition ...

UCLA Health is set to begin a multi-site pilot study to explore whether a ketogenic diet, when combined with mood stabilizing medications, helps stabilize mood symptoms in teenagers and young adults ...

Researchers are launching a multi-site pilot study to assess whether a ketogenic diet, alongside standard medications, can stabilize mood symptoms in young people with bipolar disorder.