Pregnant women whose household tap water had higher levels of lithium had a moderately higher risk of their offspring being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study led by a ...

Lithium, a naturally occurring trace element in the brain, may be able to unlock a key medical mystery: why some people develop Alzheimer’s disease and others don’t, despite similar brain changes. In ...

Lithium can alleviate the symptoms of bipolar disorder and depression -- if taken in just the right amount. To precisely monitor the amount of this medication in the body, patients must undergo blood ...

Lithium can alleviate the symptoms of bipolar disorder and depression - if taken in just the right amount. Too little won't work, while too much can bring on dangerous side effects. To precisely ...

Lithium is a common treatment for certain mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder and depression. In fact, lithium is the most common treatment for bipolar disorder. This common ...

An analysis of pooled data from 15 population studies around the world suggests that higher levels of trace lithium — a metal used in some psychiatric medicines — in public drinking water is ...

A new technique is allowing researchers to measure endogenous lithium concentrations in the human brain for the very first time. To test the technique researchers compared lithium levels in ...

A wearable sensor could vastly improve treatment and drug safety for millions of patients who take lithium for bipolar disorder. Lithium is a highly effective treatment for bipolar disorder, but the ...

A simple laboratory experiment at the University of Michigan has revealed an unexpected way ...

What is the earliest spark that ignites the memory-robbing march of Alzheimer’s disease? Why do some people with Alzheimer’s-like changes in the brain never go on to develop dementia? These questions ...