Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Assistance dogs may detect PTSD flashbacks via breath

Dogs' sensitive noses can detect the early warning signs of many potentially dangerous medical situations, like an impending seizure or sudden hypoglycemia.

28 Mar 2024

Food allergies' broad impact on quality of life demands greater awareness

Review article in Frontiers in Nutrition examines the multifaceted impacts of food allergies on individuals' economic, psychological, and social quality of life, highlighting the need for increased awareness and support for affected people.

28 Mar 2024

Navigating school attendance: Parents weigh physical and mental health in decisions

Study explores how parents decide whether their children should attend school or stay home due to sickness, revealing a cautious approach when in doubt, and highlights the significant consideration of mental health alongside physical well-being.

27 Mar 2024

Genetic predisposition to stress linked with higher heart attack risk

People with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods of social or political stress than at other times, according to a new study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

27 Mar 2024

Latest advancements in identification and treatment of concussions

There have been significant changes in the last few years in how concussions are identified and treated. Steven Broglio, director of the Michigan Concussion Center and professor at the U-M School of Kinesiology, can discuss.

27 Mar 2024

Sleeping fewer than seven hours associated with higher high blood pressure risk

Sleeping fewer than seven hours is associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

27 Mar 2024

AI-based analysis uncovers two plant extracts with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills

Two plant compounds with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills have been identified in an AI (artificial intelligence)-based study, the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2024) (Venice 12-15 May), will hear.

26 Mar 2024

Study reveals neurological effects of reused frying oils

A new study found higher levels of neurodegeneration in rats that consumed reused deep fried cooking oils and their offspring compared to rats on a normal diet. Deep frying, which involves completely submerging food in hot oil, is a common method of food preparation around the world.

25 Mar 2024

Parental dilemmas: Deciding when to keep a child home from school

Many parents struggle deciding whether their middle or high school aged child should stay home from school if they don't feel well, a new national poll suggests.

25 Mar 2024

Study reveals breakthrough in non-invasive detection of endometrial cancer

Study uncovers proteomic signatures in blood plasma and cervicovaginal fluid that could lead to non-invasive detection methods for endometrial cancer, demonstrating significant potential for early diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.

24 Mar 2024

Study suggests treating anxiety and depression significantly reduces ER visits and rehospitalizations among heart disease patients

A new study looks at this area in order to provide evidence for key recommendations in the treatment of such patients.

22 Mar 2024

AI-based conversational agents show promise in young people's mental health interventions

Fully automated conversational agents (CAs)-mediated interventions for the emotional component of mental health among young individuals.

22 Mar 2024

Inhibiting neurons involved in the body's stress response may reduce alcohol use

Neuroscientists at Scripps Research have found that inhibiting neurons involved in the body's stress response may reduce alcohol consumption in people who have both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD)-;even if they still experience trauma-related anxiety.

21 Mar 2024

Building a sense of community key to improving people's mental health

University of Queensland research has found building a sense of community is key to improving people's mental health, particularly in low socio-economic suburbs.

20 Mar 2024

Treatment for anxiety and depression associated with improved heart disease outcomes

Treating anxiety and depression reduced emergency room visits and rehospitalizations among people with heart disease, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

20 Mar 2024

Joint hypermobility linked to longer COVID-19 recovery time

Study shows that individuals with generalized joint hypermobility have a 30% higher risk of not recovering from acute COVID-19, highlighting the need for tailored treatment and care.

20 Mar 2024

Needle pain is a big problem for kids. One California doctor has a plan.

Almost all new parents go through it: the distress of hearing their child scream at the doctor's office.

20 Mar 2024

Study examines oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with mental health disorders

A study aiming to examine oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with self-reported mental health disorders was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 48th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, on March 13-16, 2024, in New Orleans, LA, USA.

19 Mar 2024

Milk ladder approach offers hope for children with cow's milk allergy

Researchers review milk ladder use for managing cow's milk allergy in children, emphasizing its potential in safely introducing cow's milk to induce tolerance and the need for standardization and further research.

19 Mar 2024