Bipolar Disorder

If you have an aversion to the bitterness of foods like cabbage or broccoli, you might be a "super-taster," carrying a specific genetic code that dials up taste sensitivity. It may also put you at higher risk of kidney disease and bipolar disorder.

A final-stage clinical trial comparing a long-acting, once-weekly pill to treat schizophrenia symptoms with the existing daily treatment has found that both produce comparable therapeutic effects. If approved, the drug could simplify patient care.

People with bipolar disorder who followed a ketogenic diet found that their symptoms improved, a new study found. While the study was preliminary, its findings open the door to a new treatment direction for the sometimes difficult-to-treat condition.

Researchers have used Fitbit data to train a machine learning algorithm to accurately predict mood swings associated with bipolar disorder. It opens the door to using a personalized algorithm to drive treatment of the life-impacting condition.