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University of Leicester researchers to present latest findings at second annual Beat SCAD conference

Researchers from the University of Leicester will be providing updates on the latest findings of their research into Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) on Saturday 12 November 2016.

11 Nov 2016

'Sponge on a string' test could spare people with Barrett's oesophagus from endoscopies

Cancer Research UK-funded scientists have discovered that a 'sponge on a string' pill test can identify which people with a condition called Barrett's oesophagus have a low risk of developing oesophageal cancer - sparing them uncomfortable endoscopies.

11 Nov 2016

Neuroimaging markers may help predict psychotherapy response in patients with depression, anxiety

Brain imaging scans may one day provide useful information on the response to psychotherapy in patients with depression or anxiety, according to a review of current research in the November/December issue of the Harvard Review of Psychiatry, published by Wolters Kluwer.

10 Nov 2016

UCLA director of mindfulness education discusses ways to unwind from election anxiety

One of the most contentious and anxiety-producing elections in recent U.S. history has ended.

9 Nov 2016

Study finds lack of improvement in health status of childhood cancer survivors

Long-term survivors of childhood cancer live longer thanks to improvements to cancer treatments, but a new study looking at three decades of therapy suggests patients do not report better health status.

8 Nov 2016

Researchers shed light on how success of gut microbiome treatments may depend on genetics

Our gut microbiomes--the bacteria that live in our digestive tract--play major roles in our health. Scientists around the world are studying therapies that manipulate the microbiome, including probiotics (such as live bacterial cultures in yogurt), prebiotics (edible fibers meant to promote beneficial bacteria), antibiotics and transplants of microbes from healthy people.

7 Nov 2016

People with reduced oxytocin levels perform worse on empathy tasks, new research shows

People suffering medical conditions causing low levels of oxytocin perform worse on empathy tasks, according to new research presented today at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference in Brighton.

7 Nov 2016

Exposure to images of natural vulva may influence women’s genital self-image

Looking at pictures of natural vulvas in a range of shapes and sizes could help improve women’s satisfaction with their own genitalia, even those with a relatively positive genital self-image, according to new research published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology.

2 Nov 2016

Review offers new way of looking at spontaneous versus controlled thinking

During downtime, some of us daydream while others might focus on a to-do list, or get stuck in a negative loop. Psychology has traditionally defined all these thought patterns as variations of "mind-wandering."

2 Nov 2016

New study provides detailed timetable of sexual decline over menopause transition

Although most medical professionals (and their patients) agree that sexual function declines with age, there remains debate about the contribution of menopause to sexual activity and functioning.

2 Nov 2016

Low fat and low carbohydrate diets may prevent migraines

Eliminating that morning 'Cup of Joe,' consuming processed foods high in nitrites or monosodium glutamate (MSG) and enjoying too much alcohol are potential headache triggers for individuals battling migraines, says Vincent Martin, MD, professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

2 Nov 2016

New cognitive behavioral therapy resource holds potential to reduce dental anxiety among children

The International and American Associations for Dental Research have published an article titled "Development and Testing of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Resource for Children's Dental Anxiety" in the OnlineFirst portion of JDR Clinical & Translational Research.

1 Nov 2016

New study to explore therapeutic pill for treatment of concussion

The goal of finding a treatment for concussion may be one step closer due to a new study being launched by University of Miami researchers.

1 Nov 2016

Brown scientists developing new self-contained SleepCoacher app

There are plenty of cellphone apps on the market designed to help people monitor their sleep patterns.

1 Nov 2016

Mind-wandering research proposes new framework for understanding how thoughts flow

If you think the mind grinds to a halt when you're doing nothing, think again. A University of British Columbia-led review of mind-wandering research, published in the November issue of Nature Reviews Neuroscience, proposes a new framework for understanding how thoughts flow, even at rest.

1 Nov 2016

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

University of Leicester researchers to present latest findings at second annual Beat SCAD conference

'Sponge on a string' test could spare people with Barrett's oesophagus from endoscopies

Neuroimaging markers may help predict psychotherapy response in patients with depression, anxiety

UCLA director of mindfulness education discusses ways to unwind from election anxiety

Study finds lack of improvement in health status of childhood cancer survivors

Researchers shed light on how success of gut microbiome treatments may depend on genetics

People with reduced oxytocin levels perform worse on empathy tasks, new research shows

Exposure to images of natural vulva may influence women’s genital self-image

Review offers new way of looking at spontaneous versus controlled thinking

New study provides detailed timetable of sexual decline over menopause transition

Low fat and low carbohydrate diets may prevent migraines

New cognitive behavioral therapy resource holds potential to reduce dental anxiety among children

New study to explore therapeutic pill for treatment of concussion

Brown scientists developing new self-contained SleepCoacher app

Mind-wandering research proposes new framework for understanding how thoughts flow

Study provides new insights into how the social brain works differently in males and females

Simple web-based program may help alleviate mild cognitive problems in cancer survivors

Impulsive meth users more likely to have started taking drug at earlier age, study shows

Childhood bullying linked to long-term use of mental health services

Researchers uncover prevalence of anxiety and depression in young people with chronic liver diseases

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