Anxiety News and Research

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Stressed IBS sufferers exhibit a distinctive microbial signature in the gut

People who suffer from stress-related Irritable Bowel Syndrome have a distinctive microbial signature in their gut.

5 Mar 2019

Tactile and proprioceptive stimulation improves effects of perinatal brain injuries in mice

A research conducted by the INc-UAB shows that the same perinatal brain injury caused by hypoxia and ischemia have differentiated effects on each gender, but can be improved through tactile and proprioceptive stimuli.

5 Mar 2019

Landlord disclosure of bedbugs could be effective way to reduce infestations and lower costs

Policies requiring landlords to disclose a rental unit's history with bedbugs may raise costs to landlords over the short-term, but over the long-term they are an effective way to reduce infestations and lower costs, according to a just-published study.

5 Mar 2019

Young adults at risk of addiction show differences in important brain region

Young adults at risk of developing problems with addiction show key differences in an important region of the brain, according to an international team led by researchers at the University of Cambridge.

5 Mar 2019

New ‘microdose’ psychedelic treatment appears to relieve anxiety and depression

Lava lamps, tambourines and, of course, psychedelic drugs were hallmarks of the 1960s. Psychedelic drugs can make people euphoric, though users can also become extremely anxious and agitated. But that's at a high dose.

5 Mar 2019

Children born via MAR face no greater risks of emotional or behavioral problems

Children conceived through medically assisted reproduction, such as IVF, are at no more risk of developing emotional or behavioral problems than those conceived naturally according to new research from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

4 Mar 2019

Groundbreaking study examines changes in emotion sensitivity across the lifespan

Why do we become more positive as we grow older? Why are adolescents so sensitive to negative social cues?

4 Mar 2019

Stress controllability mitigates the negative effects

In individuals, stress exposure in adolescence increases vulnerability and risk of developing psychopathologies in adulthood, such as drug addiction, mood, anxiety, addiction to gambling, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, etc.

28 Feb 2019

Federal recognition of same-sex marriage improved well-being of individuals, study finds

Until the U.S. Supreme Court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision in 2015 provided federal recognition of same-sex marriage in the United States, individual state laws varied.

28 Feb 2019

New strategy may alleviate motor disorders in Parkinson's patients

Scientists of the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases and the University Medical Center Goettingen have been able to alleviate motor disorders in mice that resemble those seen in Parkinson's patients.

28 Feb 2019

Study shows neural effects of cognitive behavioral therapy in patients suffering from agoraphobia

Patients suffering from panic disorder and agoraphobia are significantly impaired in daily life due to anxiety about getting into a situation due to apprehension about experiencing a panic attack, especially if escape may be difficult.

27 Feb 2019

New test could be a ‘game changer’ in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia

The first test to quickly and accurately predict how people will respond to standard treatment for the most common type of leukemia has been developed at Cardiff University. The technology could guide doctors’ decisions on which drugs to give to patients.

27 Feb 2019

Exploring the factors around experience and management of pain in workplaces

Workers suffering from chronic pain takes an immense toll on both employees and employers. Whether the pain that individuals experience is physical or psychological, constant or intermittent, or caused by work conditions or brought to the job, its effect on their productivity and wellbeing is a huge problem.

25 Feb 2019

A parent-to-parent campaign to get vaccine rates up

In 2017, Kim Nelson had just moved her family back to her hometown in South Carolina. Boxes were still scattered around the apartment, and while her two young daughters played, Nelson scrolled through a newspaper article on her phone.

25 Feb 2019

Neuron-derived estrogen key to making memories

Estrogen in the brain is important to keep neurons communicating and memories being made, scientists report.

25 Feb 2019

Virtual reality shows promise for reducing fears and phobia in autistic adults

In a new pilot study, autistic adults showed real-life, functional improvement after a combination treatment approach that included graded exposure to fear and anxiety-producing experiences in a virtual reality environment.

23 Feb 2019

One in 13 children affected by PTSD, according to landmark study

A new study has found that almost one in 13 young adults suffer from PTSD following a childhood trauma.

22 Feb 2019

Study finds motor skills problems in children exposed during pregnancy to plasticizer chemicals

Scientists with the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health report motor skills problems in children exposed during pregnancy to plasticizer chemicals known as phthalates that are widely used in personal care products like moisturizers and lipstick, as well as plastic containers and children's toys.

21 Feb 2019

The American Heart Association issues new reference toolkit for healthcare providers

With nearly half of American adults having elevated blood pressure, it’s important for everyone to understand that some common habits may affect blood pressure, making the condition more difficult to control.

21 Feb 2019

Study: Number of calls to U.S. Poison Control regarding kratom exposure increased

In recent years, kratom has become popular as a treatment for chronic or acute pain as well as mood conditions such as depression and anxiety.

21 Feb 2019

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Stressed IBS sufferers exhibit a distinctive microbial signature in the gut

Tactile and proprioceptive stimulation improves effects of perinatal brain injuries in mice

Landlord disclosure of bedbugs could be effective way to reduce infestations and lower costs

Young adults at risk of addiction show differences in important brain region

New ‘microdose’ psychedelic treatment appears to relieve anxiety and depression

Children born via MAR face no greater risks of emotional or behavioral problems

Groundbreaking study examines changes in emotion sensitivity across the lifespan

Stress controllability mitigates the negative effects

Federal recognition of same-sex marriage improved well-being of individuals, study finds

New strategy may alleviate motor disorders in Parkinson's patients

Study shows neural effects of cognitive behavioral therapy in patients suffering from agoraphobia

New test could be a ‘game changer’ in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Exploring the factors around experience and management of pain in workplaces

A parent-to-parent campaign to get vaccine rates up

Neuron-derived estrogen key to making memories

Virtual reality shows promise for reducing fears and phobia in autistic adults

One in 13 children affected by PTSD, according to landmark study

Study finds motor skills problems in children exposed during pregnancy to plasticizer chemicals

The American Heart Association issues new reference toolkit for healthcare providers

Study: Number of calls to U.S. Poison Control regarding kratom exposure increased

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