In the brain’s cerebellum, a new target for suppressing hunger
People with Prader Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder, have an insatiable appetite. They never feel full, even after a hearty meal. The result can be life-threatening overeating and obesity. According to a new study, their constant hunger results in part to disordered signaling in the brain’s cerebellum, a region of the brain also responsible for […]
What Kind of Therapy Is Best for ADHD?
What are the symptoms of adult ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that appears in childhood. Children with ADHD: Act impulsively Have difficulty paying attention Are often overly active Researchers estimate that from 10% to 60% of children with ADHD continue to have symptoms when they are adults. Around 4.5% of adults […]
Does ADHD Worsen With Age?
How does ADHD affect you as you get older? ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a condition that causes problems with focusing, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that affect every part of your life. ADHD used to be considered a children’s condition. While it is one of the most common childhood brain development disorders, it also lasts […]
Managing Agitation in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
For patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder who exhibit agitation, suboptimal treatments have been overused while better-tolerated and possibly more-effective interventions have been underused, according to findings reported at Psych Congress, held virtually and in San Antonio. In this first of four exclusive episodes, MedPage Today brought together three expert leaders in the field — […]
Bipolar Disorder Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Diagnosis
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Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment, Causes & Symptoms
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Is CBD Good for Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a chronic psychotic disorder that affects a small portion of the world’s population. Symptoms typically manifest in early adulthood or late adolescence. Schizophrenia has several different symptoms, such as hallucinations and impaired brain functions. Although it is not a core symptom, people with schizophrenia also experience anxiety, and with the increasing popularity of […]
What Medications Are Used to Treat Alcoholism?
How do I know if I am an alcoholic? Alcoholism or alcohol use disorder is a medical condition in which you consume progressively larger amounts of alcohol. It is a condition that can be chronic and have other serious social, familial, and medical consequences. However, there are many different treatments, including medications that you can […]
Autism vs ADHD: Is ADHD a Form of Autism?
While symptoms of ADHD and ASD may overlap, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is not a form of autism. Here are the differences between ADHD vs. ASD. Although attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not a form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the two conditions are related in several ways. Many symptoms of ASD and ADHD […]
Six stages of engagement in ADHD treatment revealed in new, diverse study
Six stages of engagement in treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported by researchers at Boston Medical Center based on a diverse study, inclusive of parents of predominantly racial and ethnic minority children with ADHD. Published in Pediatrics, this new framework has been informed by the experiences of parents throughout the various stages that […]