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Researchers investigate students' belonging insecurity in a STEM course

As a first-year college student in an introductory chemistry class sits down for their midterm, which might be their first stepping stone toward a career in academia, research or medicine, a thought may swirl through their head alongside valence numbers, molar masses and oxidation states - an anxiety that forms itself into a supposition: "Maybe people like me don't belong in this class."

21 Sep 2021

Smartphone-based augmented reality app helps tackle the fear of spiders

Researchers from the University of Basel have developed an augmented reality app for smartphones in order to help people reduce their fear of spiders.

20 Sep 2021

Many cancer survivors continue to suffer long-term burdensome symptoms, study shows

Previous standards of cancer follow-up care and support may no longer meet current needs as improvements in screening practices, early diagnosis and treatment of cancer have put long-term survival beyond five years following diagnosis within reach for more than half of patients in Europe.

20 Sep 2021

Childhood maltreatment causes neurobiological alterations in early stages of life

A paper published in the journal Psychological Medicine confirms the existence of neurobiological alterations in early stages of life in minors exposed to maltreatment.

16 Sep 2021

Children's exposure to parental assault on a sibling associated with mental health issues

A national study from the University of New Hampshire shows children who witness the abuse of a brother or sister by a parent can be just as traumatized as those witnessing violence by a parent against another parent.

16 Sep 2021

Reframing the understanding of stress can make a big difference to students' wellbeing, success

Sweaty palms during a job interview. Racing heartbeat before the walk down the aisle. Stomach pains ahead of a final exam. Many of us have experienced a classic stress response in new, unusual, or high-pressure circumstances.

16 Sep 2021

Study identifies factors that may influence patient's likelihood to get bariatric surgeries

According to the World Health Organization, four million people die from obesity-related causes annually. Studies have shown that bariatric surgery is an effective, lifesaving intervention for patients with obesity, however the majority who are eligible for the procedure never advance to surgery.

16 Sep 2021

NYU Langone completes study designs for NIH research initiative on long-term impact of COVID-19

NYU Langone Health, as the Clinical Science Core for the National Institutes of Health's RECOVER initiative, has, since the announcement of the beginning of its operations on June 10, convened more than 100 researchers from 35 institutions as well as patients to finalize the main study protocols for the adult, pediatric, and autopsy patient groups (cohorts).

15 Sep 2021

NIH awards funding to build a national study population of volunteers on long-term effects of COVID-19

The National Institutes of Health awarded nearly $470 million to build a national study population of diverse research volunteers and support large-scale studies on the long-term effects of COVID-19.

15 Sep 2021

COVID-19 lockdown linked to improved glycemic control in type 1 diabetes

A new study looks at changes in the glycemic control in patients with diabetes during the lockdowns implemented to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

13 Sep 2021

Rutgers study examines link between COVID-19 and memory loss, dementia

A new Rutgers study will examine how COVID-19 is affecting individuals in a number of cognitive-related areas, including memory loss, "brain fog," and dementia.

13 Sep 2021

Adequate communication and support needed for children of cancer patients, research suggests

The announcement of a cancer diagnosis abruptly and durably alters the course of daily life - not just for the person receiving it, but also for their family.

13 Sep 2021

Lung cancer patients report high anxiety levels and experience treatment delays due to the pandemic

Patients coping with lung cancer and treated in one hospital in Mexico reported high levels of anxiety and saw their treatment delayed or due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study presented today at the IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer.

12 Sep 2021

New research project aims to better understand the brain basis of cognitive control

Are you able to start a task and stick with it, all the way through, ignoring the temptations of the internet or the sudden realization that you should probably do the laundry?

10 Sep 2021

Study finds link between physically active lifestyle and lower risk of anxiety

A quick online search for ways to improve our mental health will often come up with a myriad of different results.

10 Sep 2021

Psychological distress continued to increase among U.S. men and women during the pandemic

A new report finds that many men and women in the United States continued to experience psychological distress, depression, and anxiety half a year into the COVID-19 pandemic.

9 Sep 2021

Understanding the changing coronavirus landscape

With the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants such as beta and delta, people are not only getting a refresher course on the Greek alphabet but also experiencing confusion and anxiety about what the variants mean for public health.

9 Sep 2021

Neuropsychiatric symptoms in children and adolescents with long COVID

In a recent study, researchers determine the presence of any neuropsychological symptoms after recovering from COVID-19 in children and adolescents.

8 Sep 2021

One-day online therapy session can help treat postpartum depression

A one-day online therapy session can help treat postpartum depression (PPD), says a study led by McMaster University scientists.

8 Sep 2021

A study of 105 protective and risk factors related to the incidence and severity of COVID-19

A recent study discusses both the known and unknown factors that may affect the risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 and a severe course of COVID-19.

7 Sep 2021

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Researchers investigate students' belonging insecurity in a STEM course

Smartphone-based augmented reality app helps tackle the fear of spiders

Many cancer survivors continue to suffer long-term burdensome symptoms, study shows

Childhood maltreatment causes neurobiological alterations in early stages of life

Children's exposure to parental assault on a sibling associated with mental health issues

Reframing the understanding of stress can make a big difference to students' wellbeing, success

Study identifies factors that may influence patient's likelihood to get bariatric surgeries

NYU Langone completes study designs for NIH research initiative on long-term impact of COVID-19

NIH awards funding to build a national study population of volunteers on long-term effects of COVID-19

COVID-19 lockdown linked to improved glycemic control in type 1 diabetes

Rutgers study examines link between COVID-19 and memory loss, dementia

Adequate communication and support needed for children of cancer patients, research suggests

Lung cancer patients report high anxiety levels and experience treatment delays due to the pandemic

New research project aims to better understand the brain basis of cognitive control

Study finds link between physically active lifestyle and lower risk of anxiety

Psychological distress continued to increase among U.S. men and women during the pandemic

Understanding the changing coronavirus landscape

Neuropsychiatric symptoms in children and adolescents with long COVID

One-day online therapy session can help treat postpartum depression

A study of 105 protective and risk factors related to the incidence and severity of COVID-19

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Anxiety News and Research

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