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Immune system study helps illuminate a surprising mind-body connection

New research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis helps illuminate a surprising mind-body connection.

14 Sep 2020

Researchers find coping techniques linked with positive mental health during COVID-19

The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to negative mental health effects for many in the U.S., according to new Penn State research. But the researchers also found that some coping techniques -- like wearing masks and focusing on self-care -- were linked with positive mental health.

14 Sep 2020

Babies of depressed or anxious mothers exhibit physiologically stronger signs of stress

Scientists have shown that the babies of mothers dealing with anxiety or depression exhibit physiologically stronger signs of stress than babies of healthy mothers, when given a standard stress test. These babies show a significantly increased heart rate, which researchers fear may lead to imprinted emotional stresses as the child grows up.

14 Sep 2020

Prolonged isolation can induce bone loss in humans

Clinical studies have found that bone mineral density in patients with anxiety or depression is lower than in ordinary people.

11 Sep 2020

Even mild concussions cause severe and long-lasting impairments in the brain

Even mild concussions cause severe and long-lasting impairments in the brain's ability to clean itself of toxins, and this may seed it for Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other neurodegenerative problems, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine reveals.

11 Sep 2020

The mental health impact of COVID-19 in Australian adolescents

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of New South Wales has indicated the extent to which adolescents in Australia have been psychologically affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

10 Sep 2020

NSPCC and University of Birmingham team up to improve approaches to child suicide risk

Psychologists at the University of Birmingham are working with The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children to help the charity in its response to children who are at risk of suicide.

10 Sep 2020

Smoking linked to frequent substance use and poor mental health in sexual minority population

Cigarette smoking is associated with frequent substance use and poor behavioral and physical health in sexual and gender minority populations, according to Rutgers researchers.

9 Sep 2020

Exercise and diet are more important than ever with virus at large

If your life these days is anything like mine, a pre-pandemic routine that included regular exercise and disciplined eating has probably given way to sedentary evenings on a big chair, binge-watching reruns of your favorite TV series while guzzling chocolate ice cream or mac 'n' cheese.

9 Sep 2020

Using a pain reliever can increase risk-taking behavior

While acetaminophen is helping you deal with your headache, it may also be making you more willing to take risks, a new study suggests.

8 Sep 2020

Research highlights the effects of confinement due to COVID-19 among pregnant women

Researchers of Medicine and Physical Therapy at the CEU Cardenal Herrera University of Valencia and of the Italian University of Catania, have published the results of the first study on the effects of confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic among pregnant Spanish women.

8 Sep 2020

COVID-19 caused substantial disruptions to essential health services in most countries

The COVID-19 pandemic caused substantial disruptions in essential health services in 9 out of 10 countries surveyed by WHO.

7 Sep 2020

Rehabilitation speeds coronavirus recovery

Now, a team of researchers at the University Clinic in Innsbruck in Austria has found that the long-term lung and heart damage in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients who recovered tend to improve over time.

7 Sep 2020

Study: Patients with thyroid inflammation may be at greater risk of developing anxiety

Patients with autoimmune inflammation of their thyroid may be at greater risk of developing anxiety, according to a study being presented at e-ECE 2020.

7 Sep 2020

Early identification, treatment is vital to avoid COVID-19-related health anxieties in children

Early identification and treatment is vital to avoid long-term mental health consequences from COVID-19 among children and young people, say researchers.

5 Sep 2020

Depression rate in the United States triples during COVID pandemic, research shows

In a study published in the journal JAMA Network, nearly a quarter of people in the United States are experiencing symptoms of depression, which is about three times the number before the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has begun.

3 Sep 2020

Study shows how general anesthetic drugs act on the brain receptors

As you drift into unconsciousness before a surgery, general anesthetic drugs flowing through your blood are putting you to sleep by binding mainly to a protein in the brain called the ɣ-aminobutyric acid type A (GABAA) receptor.

3 Sep 2020

Remote delivery of mental health care across the U.S. has increased dramatically

The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a remarkable number of psychologists across the United States to shift to delivering mental health care to patients remotely, according to a national study led by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University.

3 Sep 2020

Researchers assess impact of coronavirus disease on individuals with progressive multiple sclerosis

Researchers conducting a large international study of progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) examined the impact of the global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on their study participants.

3 Sep 2020

Pharmaceutical researchers aim to create better CBD-like treatments

Cannabidiol (CBD) is an increasingly popular wellness trend. The compound, which occurs naturally in cannabis plants, is added to many products that claim to reduce anxiety, alleviate pain and more, without the intoxication of its cousin tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

2 Sep 2020

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Immune system study helps illuminate a surprising mind-body connection

Researchers find coping techniques linked with positive mental health during COVID-19

Babies of depressed or anxious mothers exhibit physiologically stronger signs of stress

Prolonged isolation can induce bone loss in humans

Even mild concussions cause severe and long-lasting impairments in the brain

The mental health impact of COVID-19 in Australian adolescents

NSPCC and University of Birmingham team up to improve approaches to child suicide risk

Smoking linked to frequent substance use and poor mental health in sexual minority population

Exercise and diet are more important than ever with virus at large

Using a pain reliever can increase risk-taking behavior

Research highlights the effects of confinement due to COVID-19 among pregnant women

COVID-19 caused substantial disruptions to essential health services in most countries

Rehabilitation speeds coronavirus recovery

Study: Patients with thyroid inflammation may be at greater risk of developing anxiety

Early identification, treatment is vital to avoid COVID-19-related health anxieties in children

Depression rate in the United States triples during COVID pandemic, research shows

Study shows how general anesthetic drugs act on the brain receptors

Remote delivery of mental health care across the U.S. has increased dramatically

Researchers assess impact of coronavirus disease on individuals with progressive multiple sclerosis

Pharmaceutical researchers aim to create better CBD-like treatments

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