Schizophrenia

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Strange new evidence connects gut bacteria to schizophrenia

Rich Haridy February 7, 2019

An incredible new study is suggesting a strong association between schizophrenia and gut bacteria. The research not only reveals a correlation, but hypothesizes the microbiome to potentially play a role in altering neurologic function in ways that may amplify the symptoms of schizophrenia.

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Statins and other common physical health drugs may benefit people with serious mental illness

Rich Haridy January 9, 2019

A massive new study, examining the health records over almost 150,000 people, has found three commonly prescribed drugs, including statins used to lower cholesterol, can be associated with reduced rates of psychiatric events in those suffering from serious mental illness.

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Compelling link between vitamin D deficiency in newborns and schizophrenia discovered

Rich Haridy December 6, 2018

A new study has revealed an intriguing link between babies born with a vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk of developing schizophrenia later in life. Although the discovery stems from observational research, the scientists suggest vitamin D plays a major role in fetal brain development.

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Major schizophrenia breakthrough finds immune cells on the wrong side of the tracks

Nick Lavars September 16, 2018

In what is being labeled one of the biggest breakthroughs in schizophrenia research of recent times, scientists have detected heightened immune cell activity in the brains of sufferers, providing a brand new target for further research into its causes, diagnosis and treatment. ​

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Medical

Huge meta-study confirms link between autoimmune disorders and psychosis

Rich Haridy July 1, 2018

One of the most compelling hypotheses in research today is the belief that psychiatric disorders are related to immune irregularities. A team has added weight to that idea with a meta-analysis confirming people with autoimmune disorders are consistently more likely to develop psychotic disorders.

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Medical

New trial confirms aerobic exercise does improve schizophrenia symptoms

Rich Haridy June 20, 2018

​A new trial into the effects of aerobic exercise on schizophrenia has added to a growing body of evidence suggesting physical activity does lessen negative symptoms associated with the condition.​

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Health & Wellbeing

Eye-examination tool may also detect schizophrenia

Ben Coxworth May 30, 2018

Currently, in order to make a diagnosis of schizophrenia, a doctor must assess a patient's reported symptoms … which can be somewhat subjective. According to a recent study, however, an existing optometrist's tool may be able to do the job quickly and objectively.

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Biology

Is the placenta the missing link connecting genes, environment and schizophrenia?

Rich Haridy May 28, 2018

A compelling new study suggests that activity in the placenta could be the missing link connecting environmental factors with genetics in relation to the development of many behavioral disorders, including schizophrenia.

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Science Feature

Schizophrenia as whole-body disorder – the 100-year-old idea only now being proven

Rich Haridy May 16, 2018

A new study suggests that schizophrenia is not just a disorder of the mind but also associated with defined physiological changes across the whole body. The study hypothesizes that these physical symptoms are not secondary effects but in fact indications that schizophrenia is a whole-body disorder.

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Science

Rocket video game may help schizophrenic patients control their condition

Anthony Wood February 12, 2018

An international team of researchers has used a "computerized rocket game" to help patients with schizophrenia visualize and reduce the level of activity in a region of the brain associated with auditory hallucinations.

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