It's a debate as old as science. Are depression and other conditions caused by "nature or nurture?" In other words, are we genetically... Read more »
For people with Bipolar II, even the time between episodes can be difficult. As I wrote in Why Don't I Feel As Good As I Used To?,... Read more »
Reduced to its basics we can say that the human condition is a product of genes and the environment. We know we have a certain level of... Read more »
A study has linked vitamin D deficiency with an increased risk for cancer and autoimmune diseases like MS, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis... Read more »
"Jane" asks: "Is bipolar genetic or can it be brought on by traumatic experiences?"She goes on to say: "I have had several traumatic things... Read more »
The finding that a single gene helps determine a person's risk for developing depression does not hold up to scientific scrutiny, researchers say.... Read more »
A new study published in the Science Translational Medicine journal suggests that gene therapy may help ease depression. Researchers working with... Read more »
Previous studies have found that people who carry excess weight are at greater risk for chronic pain. Now scientists have found that chronic pain and... Read more »
University of Pennsylvania researchers have a genetic link between anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Scientists looked at data on 749 identical... Read more »
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have found that a history of major depression boosts a person's risk of having heart disease more... Read more »