Recent research has unveiled a compelling link between the gut microbiome and mental health, particularly concerning bipolar disorder. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), a procedure that involves ...

Having bipolar disorder -- a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed moods -- can make life more challenging. It also comes with a higher risk of dying early. Now, a study puts ...

Bipolar disorder requires sustained pharmacological management to reduce relapse risk. This large real-world study finds that lithium is the most effective monotherapy, while lithium-based ...

Children and teen-agers with bipolar disorder suffer from the illness differently than adults do. Their symptoms last longer and swing more swiftly from hyperactivity and recklessness to lethargy and ...

Bipolar disorder does not affect a person’s intelligence. However, it may impact the way a person thinks and behaves. Studies also suggest that having high intelligence may increase a person’s risk of ...