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Living in a warzone linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke, finds study

Living in a warzone is linked with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke among civilians, even years after the conflict ends, a study has found.

29 May 2019

Study tests telephone-based care program for at-risk homebound seniors

Something as simple as a phone call could be a way to alert health care providers and caregivers that an elderly person suffering from dementia may be spiraling down to dangerous self-neglect, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

28 May 2019

Synthetic CBD alternative effectively treats seizures in rats

A synthetic, non-intoxicating analogue of cannabidiol is effective in treating seizures in rats, according to research by chemists at the University of California, Davis.

28 May 2019

Seasonal allergies to pollen occur more frequently in people with anxiety disorders

Seasonal allergies to different types of grass or tree pollen are more common in people with anxiety disorders, while patients with depression are more likely to suffer from perennial allergies triggered by allergens such as animal hair.

28 May 2019

WHO recognizes workplace ‘burnout’ as a medical syndrome

The WHO has defined burnout as a medical syndrome “resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.”

28 May 2019

Study: Perceived inability to act on heart attack symptoms could signify life-threatening situation

A perceived inability to act on symptoms could signify a life-threatening situation, according to research published today in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

28 May 2019

Long-term effects of cannabis on the adolescent brain

About one in five Canadian adolescents uses cannabis (19% of Canadians aged 15-19), and its recent legalization across the country warrants investigation into the consequence of this use on the developing brain. Adolescence

27 May 2019

Urgent action needed to better meet the needs of multiple-birth families

Having multiple-birth babies can be a time of wonder and excitement, however, according to the first-ever international collaborative report released today, these babies and their families can face serious disadvantages compared to parents of single-birth babies.

26 May 2019

Novel method for evaluating genomic sequencing results in newborn screening

Newborn screening is required in the U.S. and differs slightly depending on which state you live in. For the most part, it's done before a newborn baby leaves the hospital and includes a blood test that screens for 30-50 serious health problems that usually arise in infancy or childhood, and could hinder normal development.

26 May 2019

Infants at high risk for autism are less attuned to differences in speech patterns

A new study by Columbia University researchers found that infants at high risk for autism were less attuned to differences in speech patterns than low-risk infants.

25 May 2019

New methodology for understanding psychiatric symptoms

A paper published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, provides a careful analysis of network analysis, a new methodology for understanding psychiatric symptoms.

25 May 2019

Mental health of children with long-term physical conditions could benefit from CBT

The mental health of children and young people with some long term physical conditions could benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy, according to a recent study from the University of Exeter Medical School.

24 May 2019

Study reveals possibility to enhance or suppress memories

What if scientists could manipulate your brain so that a traumatic memory lost its emotional power over your psyche?

24 May 2019

Study highlights eczema-related disparities in Hispanic and black children

In a study that highlights racial disparities in the everyday impact of eczema, new research shows Hispanic and black children are more likely than white children to miss school due to the chronic skin disease.

23 May 2019

Thoughts on body image during pregnancy could indicate women’s emotional wellbeing

Researchers have shown that a new way of assessing women's relationship with their bodies during pregnancy could help predict how well the mother might bond with her unborn baby and her longer-term emotional wellbeing.

23 May 2019

Psychotherapeutic approach for youth who have suffered physical or sexual abuse

There have not been many scientifically evaluated therapies for teens and young adults who have suffered physical or sexual abuse until now.

22 May 2019

Scientists identify new therapeutic target for depression

Depression is one of the most widespread disorders that affects society, according to the World Health Organization. In fact, it is estimated that 4 million people are affected in Spain.

22 May 2019

Cannabis could help people with opioid addiction

A new study has shown that cannabidiol or CBD, found in cannabis, could help people with opioid use disorder or addiction. CBD can help reduce the symptoms of craving among addicts when on withdrawal from the opioid and also reduce the accompanying anxiety and restlessness write the authors of the study.

22 May 2019

New study explores link between traffic-related air pollution and childhood anxiety

Exposure to air pollution is a well-established global health problem associated with complications for people with asthma and respiratory disease, as well as heart conditions and an increased risk of stroke, and according to the World Health Organization, is responsible for millions of deaths annually.

21 May 2019

Study suggests exercise as new primary prescription for psychiatric patients

When it comes to inpatient treatment of a range of mental health and mood disorders -- from anxiety and depression to schizophrenia, suicidality and acute psychotic episodes -- a new study advocates for exercise, rather than psychotropic medications, as the primary prescription and method of intervention.

21 May 2019

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Living in a warzone linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke, finds study

Study tests telephone-based care program for at-risk homebound seniors

Synthetic CBD alternative effectively treats seizures in rats

Seasonal allergies to pollen occur more frequently in people with anxiety disorders

WHO recognizes workplace ‘burnout’ as a medical syndrome

Study: Perceived inability to act on heart attack symptoms could signify life-threatening situation

Long-term effects of cannabis on the adolescent brain

Urgent action needed to better meet the needs of multiple-birth families

Novel method for evaluating genomic sequencing results in newborn screening

Infants at high risk for autism are less attuned to differences in speech patterns

New methodology for understanding psychiatric symptoms

Mental health of children with long-term physical conditions could benefit from CBT

Study reveals possibility to enhance or suppress memories

Study highlights eczema-related disparities in Hispanic and black children

Thoughts on body image during pregnancy could indicate women’s emotional wellbeing

Psychotherapeutic approach for youth who have suffered physical or sexual abuse

Scientists identify new therapeutic target for depression

Cannabis could help people with opioid addiction

New study explores link between traffic-related air pollution and childhood anxiety

Study suggests exercise as new primary prescription for psychiatric patients

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