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Researchers develop new strategy in the search for psychoactive drugs

Researchers at the University of Zurich and Harvard University have developed a new strategy in the search for psychoactive drugs.

1 Nov 2018

High blood pressure caused by specific signaling from the brain promotes heart disease

About 6 million Australians aged 18 years and over have high blood pressure. Of these, more than two thirds had uncontrolled or unmanaged high blood pressure (not taking medication), representing 4 million adult Australians.

1 Nov 2018

Higher screen time linked to increased levels of anxiety in children, finds study

Too much time spent on gaming, smartphones and watching television is linked to heightened levels and diagnoses of anxiety or depression in children as young as age 2, according to a new study.

30 Oct 2018

Atopic dermatitis found to be highly prevalent among adults in the U.S.

As many as 16.5 million adults in America suffer from a skin disease known as atopic dermatitis, an inflammatory disease that results in red, itchy skin.

30 Oct 2018

Exercise could reduce risk of falling for older adults with AD

Alzheimer's disease is a brain disease that causes changes that kill brain cells. AD is a type of dementia, which causes memory loss and problems with thinking and making decisions.

29 Oct 2018

Innovative supportive care model tackles burdensome symptoms, challenges of dementia

Individuals with dementia often experience burdensome symptoms such as agitation, aggression, anxiety and pain, but have difficulty with comprehension and communication, making it challenging for healthcare providers to provide appropriate treatment.

26 Oct 2018

Quadrant Biosciences announces collaboration on research into treatment of ASD

Quadrant Biosciences, Inc., an emerging life science company based in Syracuse, N.Y., today announced its collaboration with the Autism Speaks® Autism Treatment Network and its university research partners on research into the treatment of autism spectrum disorder.

26 Oct 2018

Active ingredient in magic mushrooms could soon become a depression treatment

The active ingredient in magic mushrooms is psilocybin. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic prodrug compound produced by more than 200 species of mushroom and is the reason behind the “high” provided by the magic mushrooms. Now, Psilocybin may soon achieve legal status to be used for treatment of difficult to treat depressive illness.

26 Oct 2018

UTA social work professors use NIH grant to find ways for reducing caregiver stress

Two UTA social work professors are using an NIH grant to find ways to reduce stress of families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease.

26 Oct 2018

Kent State professor receives NIH grant to study neurological roots of fear memories

People who suffer trauma will, with few exceptions, never forget what happened to them, but a Kent State University researcher may be able to offer them the hope of living without constant fear and anxiety.

25 Oct 2018

Effective dose of cannabidiol for safe pain relief without the typical 'high'

In the wake of cannabis legalization, a team of scientists at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center and McGill University have delivered encouraging news for chronic pain sufferers by pinpointing the effective dose of marijuana plant extract cannabidiol for safe pain relief without the typical "high" or euphoria produced by the THC.

25 Oct 2018

Stress can cause memory loss and brain shrinkage finds study

According to a new study persistent stress can cause real damage to the brain. It can cause loss of memory as well as shrinkage of the brain matter say researchers. The results of this new study have been published in the latest issue of the journal Neurology this week.

25 Oct 2018

Most US adults do not engage in muscle-strengthening exercise, study shows

According to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, almost 75 percent of US adults do not comply with public health guidelines recommending two or more muscle-strengthening exercise sessions a week, with nearly 60 percent of the population doing no MSE at all.

24 Oct 2018

Family acceptance of LGBT individual's sexuality linked to lower stress

Ohio University Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Peggy Zoccola has determined that those who identify as LGBT and have come out to their family carry less stress hormones than those who have not come out, which may ultimately benefit their health.

24 Oct 2018

Novel blood test shows promise for monitoring HPV-linked head and neck cancer after treatment

A new blood test developed by University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers shows promise for tracking HPV-linked head and neck cancer patients to ensure they remain cancer-free after treatment.

23 Oct 2018

Interweaving anxiety disorder associated with stuttering remains unrecognized

While stuttering impacts the lives of approximately 1-2 percent of adults and around 4-5 percent of children, the mental health impact of this disorder largely remains unrecognized.

23 Oct 2018

Study: 12% of frequent marijuana smokers experience cannabis withdrawal syndrome

As the number of Americans who regularly use cannabis has climbed, so too has the number of those experiencing cannabis withdrawal symptoms.

23 Oct 2018

Brain wave device boosts memory performance

The entrainment of theta brain waves with a commercially available device not only enhances theta wave activity, but also boosts memory performance.

23 Oct 2018

Many primary care doctors are still prescribing sedative drugs for older adults

Despite years of warnings that older adults shouldn't take sedative drugs that put them at risk of injury and death, a new study reveals how many primary care doctors are still prescribing them, how often, and exactly where.

19 Oct 2018

Supervised aerobic exercise can support major depression treatment

An analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials indicates that supervised aerobic exercise has large antidepressant treatment effects for patients with major depression. The systematic review and meta-analysis is published in Depression and Anxiety.

18 Oct 2018

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Researchers develop new strategy in the search for psychoactive drugs

High blood pressure caused by specific signaling from the brain promotes heart disease

Higher screen time linked to increased levels of anxiety in children, finds study

Atopic dermatitis found to be highly prevalent among adults in the U.S.

Exercise could reduce risk of falling for older adults with AD

Innovative supportive care model tackles burdensome symptoms, challenges of dementia

Quadrant Biosciences announces collaboration on research into treatment of ASD

Active ingredient in magic mushrooms could soon become a depression treatment

UTA social work professors use NIH grant to find ways for reducing caregiver stress

Kent State professor receives NIH grant to study neurological roots of fear memories

Effective dose of cannabidiol for safe pain relief without the typical 'high'

Stress can cause memory loss and brain shrinkage finds study

Most US adults do not engage in muscle-strengthening exercise, study shows

Family acceptance of LGBT individual's sexuality linked to lower stress

Novel blood test shows promise for monitoring HPV-linked head and neck cancer after treatment

Interweaving anxiety disorder associated with stuttering remains unrecognized

Study: 12% of frequent marijuana smokers experience cannabis withdrawal syndrome

Brain wave device boosts memory performance

Many primary care doctors are still prescribing sedative drugs for older adults

Supervised aerobic exercise can support major depression treatment

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

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From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

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