Bipolar disorder (BD) is a complex psychiatric condition defined by dramatic shifts in mood, energy and activity levels. Increasingly, research has demonstrated that its aetiology extends beyond ...

VIENNA — Individuals born to younger or older parents are at increased risk of developing bipolar disorder, new research suggests. Results from a meta-analysis of more than 210,000 patients with ...

Having bipolar disorder – a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed moods – can make life more challenging. It also comes with a higher risk of dying early. Now, a study puts ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that dietary interventions could help reduce the incidence and intensity of bipolar disorder. Ian Laker Photography/Getty Images Arachidonic acid, a ...

Having bipolar disorder – a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed moods – can make life more challenging. It also comes with a higher risk of dying early. Now, a study puts ...

New findings reported in JAMA Network Open from a longitudinal cohort study utilizing electronic health records (EHRs) show that individuals with a prior serious mental illness (SMI), including ...

People with bipolar disorder as well as their unaffected siblings appear to be at increased risk for cancer, particularly of the breast, according to new research from Taiwan. "To our knowledge, our ...

The connection between bipolar disorder and type 2 diabetes highlights how genetics, medication, and behavior link mental and physical health. There’s a strong link between physical and mental health, ...

Dr. Gary Sachs answers the question: 'Ethnicity And Bipolar Disorder Risk?' — -- Question: Are certain ethnic or cultural groups more likely to get bipolar disorder? Answer: It's very interesting ...

It's not uncommon for people with bipolar disorder to have a dual diagnosis, meaning they have a substance use disorder in addition to bipolar disorder. If you’ve been treated for bipolar disorder but ...