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Erectile dysfunction drugs may be able to boost the effect of chemotherapy in esophageal cancer

A group of drugs commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction may be able to boost the effect of chemotherapy in esophageal cancer, according to new research funded by Cancer Research UK and the Medical Research Council.

21 Jun 2022

Psychosocial stress and anxiety reduce after virtual training, study shows

Previous research has described how virtual training produces acute cognitive and neural benefits. Building on those results, a new study suggests that a similar virtual training can also reduce psychosocial stress and anxiety.

17 Jun 2022

Neuropsychiatric symptoms among patients with long COVID

More than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic erupted, scientists have become increasingly aware of a group of patients -; so-called 'long haulers' -; who remain plagued by a combination of symptoms long after the infection passes.

17 Jun 2022

Clinical risk and protective factors for the presence and persistence of abdominal pain-related disorders of gut-brain interaction

The current study carries forward what is known about the risk of AP-DGBI conferred by various factors such as sex, infectious gastroenteritis, trauma, abuse, stress, psychological factors, somatic symptoms, family history, smoking, and drug abuse.

17 Jun 2022

Assessing neurological symptoms present in long COVID patients

Researchers assessed the symptoms of neurological post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (neuro-PASC) among patients with and without neurologic disorders.

17 Jun 2022

How does gut microbiota impact mental health in 18–25s?

In a recently published article in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, scientists have described the importance of the gut-brain-microbiota axis in establishing optimal mental health in emerging adulthood (ages 18–25).

16 Jun 2022

Repeated exposure to hurricanes may be associated with increased mental health problems

Repeated exposure to hurricanes, whether direct, indirect or media-based, is linked to adverse psychological symptoms and may be associated with increased mental health problems, according to a first-of-its kind study led by University of California, Irvine researchers.

16 Jun 2022

Researchers uncover how dopamine in the cerebellum modulates social behaviors

The cerebellum is essential for sensorimotor control but also contributes to higher cognitive functions including social behaviors.

16 Jun 2022

Oral immunotherapy for peanut allergies is highly effective when started for infants under 12 months

UBC researchers demonstrated in 2019 that pre-schoolers can safely overcome peanut allergies with a treatment called oral immunotherapy.

16 Jun 2022

Youth substance use declined during the pandemic, research shows

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to concerns for youth mental health and social well-being, including its potential to spur substance use behaviors.

16 Jun 2022

Stanford researcher outlines pollution and climate change threats to children's health

Horror stories of children trapped in hot cars make headlines, but air pollution and impacts from a changing climate are more constant threats.

15 Jun 2022

People with mental health problems at higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes

In a recent study published in the CDC’s Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, researchers assessed the associations between mental health conditions (MHCs) and severe outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

15 Jun 2022

Nurses and patients appreciate patient-initiated brief admission as a complement to outpatient psychiatric care

Patient-initiated brief admission as a complement to outpatient psychiatric care is appreciated by nurses and patients, and can reduce levels of anxiety in people with emotional instability and self-harm, a new thesis from Karolinska Institutet reports.

15 Jun 2022

3D mammography may reduce the chance of advanced breast cancer diagnosis for some women

Advanced Cancer Is Reduced in Women with Most Dense Breasts and Highest Risk. For many women, breast cancer screening with a three-dimensional imaging technique called digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) may not offer advantages over digital mammography, but for some it may reduce the chance of an advanced cancer diagnosis,

15 Jun 2022

New studies examine the causes and effects of COVID-19-related food insecurity

The COVID-19 pandemic affected people at all stages of life from seniors to newborns. New studies presented at NUTRITION 2022 LIVE ONLINE examine the causes and effects of COVID-19-related food insecurity, how the pandemic affected breastfeeding practices and more.

14 Jun 2022

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Erectile dysfunction drugs may be able to boost the effect of chemotherapy in esophageal cancer

Psychosocial stress and anxiety reduce after virtual training, study shows

Neuropsychiatric symptoms among patients with long COVID

Clinical risk and protective factors for the presence and persistence of abdominal pain-related disorders of gut-brain interaction

Assessing neurological symptoms present in long COVID patients

How does gut microbiota impact mental health in 18–25s?

Repeated exposure to hurricanes may be associated with increased mental health problems

Researchers uncover how dopamine in the cerebellum modulates social behaviors

Oral immunotherapy for peanut allergies is highly effective when started for infants under 12 months

Youth substance use declined during the pandemic, research shows

Stanford researcher outlines pollution and climate change threats to children's health

People with mental health problems at higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes

Nurses and patients appreciate patient-initiated brief admission as a complement to outpatient psychiatric care

3D mammography may reduce the chance of advanced breast cancer diagnosis for some women

New studies examine the causes and effects of COVID-19-related food insecurity

Even mild respiratory COVID can affect the brain

Fentanyl can induce changes similar to autism-like behaviors in young mice

Study: Uterine transplantation is an effective, safe method to remedy infertility

Self-focus during online chat may degrade your mood

Study reveals the prevalence of suicide ideation, attempts among people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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