Before lithium became available to treat this potentially devastating illness, bipolar I sufferers experienced repeated ...

A new study finds that the urge to move to music—known as groove—is a distinct physiological response, separate from musical enjoyment.

Chronic stress weakens the brain’s ability to process sounds, requiring louder stimuli to trigger normal responses, according to new research in mice.

After a week of stress, mice show changes in how their brains process sound, reducing how well they perceive loud noises, ...

Do you know what bipolar disorder involves? Are you sure? Psychiatrist David Medina helps separates the myths from the facts.

In this trove of genetic information, the researchers identified 298 stretches of the genome containing gene variants that ...

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

People with bipolar disorder face stigma and treatment challenges. Despite these barriers, it's possible to live a full and ...

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. A new study marks a ...

Although no single food can improve mental sharpness, focus, and memory, some research shows that a nutrient-rich diet with plenty of omega-3 fats, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals is important ...