All articles tagged with #psychiatric disorders
A major international study analyzing DNA from over 1 million people reveals that 14 psychiatric disorders share five genetic roots, suggesting common biological pathways that could improve diagnosis and treatment strategies for mental health conditions.
A comprehensive genetic study of over 6 million people reveals that psychiatric disorders share deep genetic roots, clustering into five main families, which could improve understanding and treatment of mental health conditions.
A large genetic study identified five major genetic groups underlying 14 psychiatric disorders, revealing shared genetic factors across conditions and highlighting the complex interplay between genetics and environmental factors in mental health. The findings suggest that mental illnesses are influenced by natural genetic variation and environmental stress rather than being solely biological defects.
A large genetic study reveals five shared genetic profiles among 14 psychiatric disorders, suggesting common biological mechanisms, while other science news includes the discovery of a new pumpkin toadlet species, the changing hue of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, and the closest approach of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS to Earth, along with the ongoing Geminid meteor shower and the debate over the classification of the ancient human fossil Little Foot.
Scientists have identified the first gene, GRIN2A, that can directly cause mental illness on its own, with certain variants linked to early-onset psychiatric symptoms and potential treatment options like L-serine to improve symptoms.
A study suggests that drinking 3-5 cups of coffee daily may slow biological aging in people with major psychiatric disorders by preserving telomere length, potentially adding five years to their lifespan, due to coffee's antioxidant properties. However, excessive consumption may negate these benefits and cause health issues, emphasizing moderation.
A recent study reveals that eight psychiatric conditions share common genetic variants that influence brain development, suggesting potential for treatments targeting these shared genetic factors to address multiple disorders simultaneously.
A large-scale study of over 6 million couples across Taiwan, Denmark, and Sweden found that partners are more likely to share similar psychiatric diagnoses, possibly due to assortative mating, shared environments, attachment styles, and social identity factors, though the study is observational and does not establish causality.
Research shows that the likelihood of developing dementia increases with the number of co-existing mental health disorders, with four or more disorders raising the risk to 11 times higher, highlighting the importance of mental health management in dementia prevention.
A systematic review found that high-potency THC products are linked to increased risks of cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia, raising concerns about their safety, especially for individuals with preexisting mental health conditions.
A large international study of nearly 15 million people found that couples across different cultures and generations often share mental health diagnoses, with the trend increasing over time, possibly due to shared environments, understanding, or stigma.
A large-scale, cross-cultural study found that spouses tend to show consistent similarities across nine psychiatric disorders over generations, with patterns influenced by genetics and environmental factors, highlighting the role of assortative mating in psychiatric risk.
A study using AI and topological data analysis found that hate speech on Reddit shares linguistic similarities with communities discussing Cluster B personality disorders, especially antisocial, borderline, and narcissistic types, suggesting a potential link between toxic online language and certain psychiatric traits, though causality is not established.
A large international study found that spouses are more likely to share psychiatric conditions than to have different ones, a pattern consistent across cultures and generations, possibly due to attraction, shared environment, or societal stigma.
A study found that online hate speech shares linguistic similarities with communities for certain personality disorders, suggesting that hate speech may cultivate traits like low empathy and emotional dysregulation, though it does not imply individuals with psychiatric diagnoses are more hateful. These insights could inform new mental health-based strategies to combat online toxicity.