Bipolar Disorder

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.