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Study: Persons’ sensitivity to external stimuli also depends on their cardiac cycle

A person's sensitivity to external stimuli depends not only on the state of their nervous system, but also on their cardiac cycle.

10 Jul 2020

Children with MED-EL Synchrony cochlear implant can safely undergo MRI without discomfort

A study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found that children with a MED-EL Synchrony cochlear implant device can undergo MRI safely, with no discomfort and reduced need for sedation or anesthesia. Findings were published in the peer-reviewed journal Laryngoscope.

9 Jul 2020

OU researcher receives $1.3 million grant to study stress-induced irritable bowel syndrome

Anyone who suffers from irritable bowel syndrome can testify to its signature trait: It gets worse during times of stress.

9 Jul 2020

UNM study sheds new light on transition of fear to anxiety

A deadly coronavirus pandemic, economic instability and civil unrest menace the mental well-being of millions.

9 Jul 2020

History of childhood abuse and intimate partner violence worsen women's posttraumatic symptoms

A study assessed the interaction of new and old relationship traumas among women three to 18 months after the birth of their child - one of the most challenging periods of their lives.

9 Jul 2020

DNA hypermethylation correlated with reduced amygdala volume in male patients with schizophrenia

Researchers at Kumamoto University, Japan have revealed that DNA methylation occurs in the gene that codes serotonin transporter (SERT), a protein that regulates neurotransmitter transmission, in schizophrenia and bipolar patients.

9 Jul 2020

New project improves timely administration of drugs to hospitalized Parkinson's patients

Timely administration of anti-Parkinson drugs is a significant issue for hospitalized patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) with late or missed doses resulting in longer stays and worse outcomes.

9 Jul 2020

As COVID testing soars, wait times for results jump to a week — or more

Elliot Truslow went to a CVS drugstore on June 15 in Tucson, Arizona, to get tested for the coronavirus. The drive-thru nasal swab test took less than 15 minutes.

9 Jul 2020

Research shows probiotics can help combat anxiety and depression

Previous research has tied mental health issues and developmental disorders to gut health. Now, a team of British scientists has shown that foods that broaden the profile of helpful bacteria in the gut, which are collectively known as probiotics, can help ease anxiety and depression.

7 Jul 2020

UCLA launches an AI robot to support the emotional needs of children

"Hi! Do you want to sing a song with me?" With its big WALL-E eyes and sleek plastic body, Robin the robot has the huggable, child-friendly look of an animated Pixar character -- one that is eager to interact with pediatric patients to ease their anxiety and loneliness in the hospital.

7 Jul 2020

Inadequate nighttime sleep alters children's emotional health

In a new study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Candice Alfano, University of Houston professor of psychology and director of the Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston, reports the results from an innovative, experimental study showing inadequate nighttime sleep alters several aspects of children's emotional health.

7 Jul 2020

Study may lead to novel therapeutic targets in certain memory disorders

To make new memories, our brain cells first must find one another. Small protrusions that bud out from the ends of neurons' long, branching tentacles dock neurons together so they can talk.

7 Jul 2020

Surge in gun purchases in U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic

A team of experts from the University of California Firearm Violence Research Center says the purchase and interpersonal use of firearms in the United States has increased during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

6 Jul 2020

Injuries could increase for players returning to contact sports after prolonged training restrictions

As professional sports look to make a phased return behind closed doors across much of Europe, researchers from the University of Bath caution that the prolonged individual training players have been exposed to for months is insufficient to help athletes maintain the physical fitness and mental strength they need for competition.

6 Jul 2020

Coronavirus crisis disrupts treatment for another epidemic: Addiction

Shawn Hayes was thankful to be holed up at a city-run hotel for people with COVID-19.

6 Jul 2020

Study: One-third of Parkinson's patients experienced increased symptoms during lockdown

A third of people with Parkinson's have experienced increased symptoms during lockdown, according to a survey by Lancaster University and the charity Parkinson's UK.

3 Jul 2020

Incarceration and police discrimination may worsen health of Black sexual minority men

Incarceration and police discrimination may contribute to HIV, depression and anxiety among Black gay, bisexual and other sexual minority men, according to a Rutgers led study.

2 Jul 2020

Survey reveals significant mental health impact during COVID-19 pandemic

The findings of a nationwide survey assessing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the emotional wellbeing of U.S. adults show 90 percent of survey respondents reported experiencing emotional distress related to the pandemic.

2 Jul 2020

Study shows early promise of using laughing gas to relieve veterans' PTSD symptoms

For military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), symptoms such as anxiety, anger and depression can have a devastating impact on their health, daily routine, relationships and overall quality of life.

2 Jul 2020

LRI profiling tool can help choose the most effective psychological therapies

Clinical guidelines for the treatment of depression and anxiety problems recommend evidence-based psychological interventions organized in a stepped care model, where patients initially access low-intensity self-help interventions guided by qualified practitioners and later have the option to access high-intensity psychological therapies if their symptoms persist.

2 Jul 2020

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Latest Anxiety News and Research

Study: Persons’ sensitivity to external stimuli also depends on their cardiac cycle

Children with MED-EL Synchrony cochlear implant can safely undergo MRI without discomfort

OU researcher receives $1.3 million grant to study stress-induced irritable bowel syndrome

UNM study sheds new light on transition of fear to anxiety

History of childhood abuse and intimate partner violence worsen women's posttraumatic symptoms

DNA hypermethylation correlated with reduced amygdala volume in male patients with schizophrenia

New project improves timely administration of drugs to hospitalized Parkinson's patients

As COVID testing soars, wait times for results jump to a week — or more

Research shows probiotics can help combat anxiety and depression

UCLA launches an AI robot to support the emotional needs of children

Inadequate nighttime sleep alters children's emotional health

Study may lead to novel therapeutic targets in certain memory disorders

Surge in gun purchases in U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic

Injuries could increase for players returning to contact sports after prolonged training restrictions

Coronavirus crisis disrupts treatment for another epidemic: Addiction

Study: One-third of Parkinson's patients experienced increased symptoms during lockdown

Incarceration and police discrimination may worsen health of Black sexual minority men

Survey reveals significant mental health impact during COVID-19 pandemic

Study shows early promise of using laughing gas to relieve veterans' PTSD symptoms

LRI profiling tool can help choose the most effective psychological therapies

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