Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Racial discrimination associated with unhealthy cortisol patterns in adolescents

Scientists already know that the stress caused by racial discrimination is related to a host of chronic health conditions, but less is known about which types of discrimination are most harmful.

27 Sep 2023

Research evaluates differences in female sexual functioning based on sexual orientation

In recent years, there has been debate around the topic of who is happier, healthier, and more satisfied sexually - traditional heterosexual or sexual minority women.

27 Sep 2023

Psychological causes and treatments for erectile dysfunction often overlooked, researchers say

Personality traits and mental health problems are among the factors linked to erectile dysfunction (ED), a condition that affects up to 80% of men over the age of 60.

27 Sep 2023

Prolonged electricity shortages in Gaza have severe impact on the people's mental health

Prolonged periods without electricity are having a severe impact on the mental health of many people living in the Gaza Strip, a new study reveals.

26 Sep 2023

Study uncovers a novel role for the vagus nerve

The vagus nerve, known for its role in 'resting and digesting', has now been found to have an important role in exercise, helping the heart pump blood, which delivers oxygen around the body.

26 Sep 2023

Can training to suppress thoughts improve mental health? Study challenges century-old wisdom

Researchers describe the effects of thought suppression on mnemonic, affective, positive, or negative mental health indices.

26 Sep 2023

Insomnia's toll on the heart: study highlights cardiovascular event risks

Researchers performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the incidence of cardiovascular (CV) events among individuals with insomnia.

26 Sep 2023

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients face triple the risk of multiorgan damage, study reveals

Researchers in the U.K. find that patients hospitalized with COVID-19 face a higher medium-term risk of multiorgan abnormalities, revealed through multiorgan MRI scans. The study emphasizes the urgency for comprehensive post-hospitalization care, as these abnormalities are associated with persistent mental and physical health impairments.

25 Sep 2023

Long COVID research plagued by flawed methods, say experts

Overly broad definitions, a lack of appropriate, or any, comparison groups, among other things, in studies looking at the incidence, prevalence, and control of the condition - epidemiology - have distorted the risks, say the researchers.

25 Sep 2023

Has the COVID-19 pandemic widened the mental health gap in the UK?

The study explores the varying mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK's adult population, revealing increased inequalities and distress. Utilizing both surveys and focus group discussions, the research emphasizes the urgent need for targeted interventions and policy responses to address deteriorating mental health and growing disparities.

24 Sep 2023

COVID-19 pandemic has increased mental health burden on family and friends of patients

Family members and close friends of people with COVID-19 have elevated symptoms of depression and anxiety, a study from Karolinska Institutet published in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe reports.

22 Sep 2023

7 Tesla MRI reveals new insights into sleep regulation and light stimulation of the brain

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Liège (BE) Institute, using ultra-high field 7 Tesla MRI, are providing a better understanding of how sleep is regulated.

22 Sep 2023

Editorial proposes an innovative systems medicine approach to address clinician burnout

A new editorial published in the Heart and Mind journal proposes an innovative systems medicine approach to address the epidemic of clinician burnout and holistically improve clinician mental health and wellbeing (Heart and Mind: September 18, 2023. | DOI: 10.4103/hm.HM-D-23-00013, published ahead of print).

22 Sep 2023

AIHW report provides the most recent prevalence estimates on endometriosis

Around 14% of women aged 44–49 are estimated to have endometriosis, the latest release from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has revealed.

22 Sep 2023

Millions of U.S. adults experience the co-occurrence of chronic pain and mental health symptoms

New University of Arizona Health Sciences research recently published in the journal PAIN found that nearly 1 in 20 adults in the U.S. experience the co-occurrence of chronic pain and anxiety or depression, resulting in functional limitations in daily life.

21 Sep 2023

Skipping genetic counseling does not increase distress for ovarian or breast cancer screening

Skipping genetic counseling before or after taking a remote screening of inherited risk for ovarian or breast cancer does not increase distress, anxiety or depression, according to a study published Sept. 14 in JAMA Oncology.

21 Sep 2023

Brain activity changes predict recovery from early PTSD symptoms

After a traumatic experience, most people recover without incident, but some people - between 2% and 10%- develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can cause debilitating symptoms of anxiety due to emotional dysregulation.

21 Sep 2023

Is presence of a premenstrual disorder associated with higher risk of early menopause and menopause-related vasomotor symptoms?

A new paper explores how PMDs affect the time of menopause and the severity of vasomotor menopausal symptoms like hot flashes.

21 Sep 2023

Think again: Suppressing negative thoughts may actually improve mental health

Suppressing negative thoughts may not be harmful after all, says new study from University of Cambridge researchers. Training participants to actively suppress worrisome thoughts led to less vivid fears and improved mental health, challenging the notion that thought suppression is maladaptive.

21 Sep 2023

Calm and hope may be promising routes to psychological wellbeing after crisis

Periods of collective stress, such as a pandemic or climate crisis, have a major impact on our psychological wellbeing.

20 Sep 2023

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Racial discrimination associated with unhealthy cortisol patterns in adolescents

Research evaluates differences in female sexual functioning based on sexual orientation

Psychological causes and treatments for erectile dysfunction often overlooked, researchers say

Prolonged electricity shortages in Gaza have severe impact on the people's mental health

Study uncovers a novel role for the vagus nerve

Can training to suppress thoughts improve mental health? Study challenges century-old wisdom

Insomnia's toll on the heart: study highlights cardiovascular event risks

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients face triple the risk of multiorgan damage, study reveals

Long COVID research plagued by flawed methods, say experts

Has the COVID-19 pandemic widened the mental health gap in the UK?

COVID-19 pandemic has increased mental health burden on family and friends of patients

7 Tesla MRI reveals new insights into sleep regulation and light stimulation of the brain

Editorial proposes an innovative systems medicine approach to address clinician burnout

AIHW report provides the most recent prevalence estimates on endometriosis

Millions of U.S. adults experience the co-occurrence of chronic pain and mental health symptoms

Skipping genetic counseling does not increase distress for ovarian or breast cancer screening

Brain activity changes predict recovery from early PTSD symptoms

Is presence of a premenstrual disorder associated with higher risk of early menopause and menopause-related vasomotor symptoms?

Think again: Suppressing negative thoughts may actually improve mental health

Calm and hope may be promising routes to psychological wellbeing after crisis

CellVoyant's AI-Powered Vision for the Future of Cell Therapy

Scalable, Smart, and Accessible: The Future of Lab Automation

Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: A Conversation with WHO’s Dr. Allotey

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

CellVoyant's AI-Powered Vision for the Future of Cell Therapy

Scalable, Smart, and Accessible: The Future of Lab Automation

Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: A Conversation with WHO’s Dr. Allotey

Newsletters you may be interested in