Complications at birth associated with lasting chemical changes in the brain
New King’s College London research, published today in eLife, shows that adults born prematurely – who also suffered small brain injuries…
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Alzheimer’s disease linked to the metabolism of unsaturated fats, new research finds
A new study published in PLOS Medicine’s Special Issue on Dementia has found that the metabolism of omega-3 and omega-6…
Math and maps make you nervous? It could be in your genes
Our genes play a significant role in how anxious we feel when faced with spatial and mathematical tasks, such as…
Use of social media and gaming could be strongly influenced by our genes, study finds
Online media use such as social networking and gaming could be strongly influenced by our genes, according to a new…
Study reveals for first time that cognitive-behavior therapy changes the brain’s wiring
A new study from King’s College London and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has shown for the first…
Schizophrenia could directly increase risk of diabetes
People with early schizophrenia are at an increased risk of developing diabetes, even when the effects of antipsychotic drugs, diet…
Most people with depression receive inadequate treatment or no care at all
The vast majority of people with depression across the world are not receiving even minimally adequate treatment for their condition,…
Liver-brain pathway may regulate alcohol consumption
A liver hormone called ‘FGF21’ may regulate alcohol drinking by acting directly on a receptor in the brain, according to…
Victims of childhood bullying more likely to be overweight as young adults
Children who are bullied in primary and secondary school are nearly twice as likely to be overweight at the age…
People with autism more likely to ‘follow their heads and not their hearts’
Scientists at King’s College London have shown why people with autism are more logical in their decision-making and less susceptible…
Psychosis associated with low levels of physical activity
A large international study of more than 200,000 people in nearly 50 countries has revealed that people with psychosis engage…
Unhealthy diet during pregnancy could be linked to ADHD
New research led by scientists from King’s College London and the University of Bristol has found that a high-fat, high-sugar…
Study casts doubt on claim that people are over-optimistic
A new study by King’s College London, UCL and Birkbeck, University of London, casts doubt over claims that people are…
Scientists identify novel genes linked to motor neuron disease
Published today in Nature Genetics, the study reveals three new risk genes for ALS and one of these – C21orf2…
Brain stimulation may reduce symptoms and improve decision-making in people with anorexia
Core symptoms of anorexia nervosa, including the urge to restrict food intake and feeling fat, are reduced after just one…