Evidence is accumulating to suggest that gut microbes (microbiota) may be involved in neural
development and function, both peripherally in the enteric nervous system and centrally in …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the information that pregnant women
report receiving when being counseled about weight gain and the risks of inappropriate …

Background There is an increasing recognition of the relationship between mental illness
and obesity in the pediatric population. Our objective was to explore the individual, biological …

An important association exists between obesity and mental illness that impacts all aspects
of an individual's quality of life. This association can begin early in the developmental …

The American Medical Association recently recognized obesity as both an illness and a
leading cause of preventable death and chronic disease. This association is not only linked to …

BackgroundUp to 13% of psychiatric patients are readmitted shortly after discharge. Interventions
that ensure successful transitions to community care may play a key role in preventing …

BACKGROUND: The hippocampus (HC) is smaller in patients with recurrent major
depressive disorder (MDD), but few longitudinal studies have examined whether volume is …

Although the etiology of bipolar disorder remains uncertain, multiple studies examining
neuroimaging, peripheral markers and genetics have provided important insights into the …

INTRODUCTION: The ubiquity and hazards posed by abnormal body composition and metabolic
abnormalities in the bipolar population are a priority research and clinical issue. Herein…

Statins are highly effective for preventing cardiovascular events by reducing low-density
lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). However, many patients taking statins report muscle-related …