Anxiety News and Research

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Study implicates a specific type of brain cell as key player underlying the impact of stressors

More than 70% of adults will experience at least one traumatic experience, such as a life-threatening illness or accident, violent assault or natural disaster, in their lifetimes and nearly a third will experience four or more, according to global data.

1 Dec 2022

Pandemic-related stressors have physically altered teens’ brains, study shows

A new study from Stanford University suggests that pandemic-related stressors have physically altered adolescents' brains, making their brain structures appear several years older than the brains of comparable peers before the pandemic.

1 Dec 2022

Study finds five key factors associated with physical activity in a diverse older population

Physical activity is important for healthy aging. It helps prevent functional decline, frailty, falls, and chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

1 Dec 2022

Study reveals key details of how DREADD technology highjacks neuronal activity

Understanding of how neuronal activity modulates brain function is a key first step towards creating more effective drugs to treat a variety of neuropsychiatric illnesses, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, substance abuse, epilepsy, and others.

30 Nov 2022

Women having a higher BMI more likely to experience long Covid

Overweight women are more likely to experience symptoms of long Covid according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

30 Nov 2022

New study questions the perception that autistic individuals experience less pain

People with autism have normal pain thresholds but increased sensitivity to painful stimuli, concludes a study in PAIN, the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain.

30 Nov 2022

Unique scaffolding material shows significant promise in the treatment of spinal cord injury

Unique new material developed at University of Limerick in Ireland has shown significant promise in the treatment of spinal cord injury.

29 Nov 2022

Mediterranean diet provides many benefits to overweight and obese seniors

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines overweight and obesity as excessive fat accumulations, posing health risks. A Spanish survey indicated a significant increase in obesity (from 7.4 % to 17.4%.) between 1987 and 2017. Interestingly, it was observed that obesity is more prevalent in men than in women who are below 65 years of age. However, beyond the age of 65, obesity in women outnumbered men.

29 Nov 2022

Frequent surveillance imaging not linked to better outcomes following lung cancer surgery

Regular postsurgical screening is critical for patients with lung cancer, the United States' second most prevalent type of cancer and leading cause of cancer deaths.

28 Nov 2022

Common chemotherapy drug could carry toxic inheritance for future generations of cancer survivors

A common chemotherapy drug could carry a toxic inheritance for children and grandchildren of adolescent cancer survivors, Washington State University-led research indicates.

28 Nov 2022

Long COVID brain fog and fatigue negatively impact all facets of daily life

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, researchers explored the lived experiences of individuals with post-acute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (PASC) to understand the impact of the symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog on the various aspects of life including employment, daily activities, and interpersonal relationships.

27 Nov 2022

Can acupuncture alleviate lower back and pelvic pain in pregnant women?

Scientists have recently reviewed available evidence on the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in treating lower back and/or pelvic pain during pregnancy.

25 Nov 2022

Wireless smart bandage promotes faster closure of wounds, enhances skin recovery

Some wounds just won't heal. Infections, diseases like diabetes, and suppressed immune systems often stack up to slow healing.

24 Nov 2022

COVID-19 impact on young people’s mental health could result in increased demand for support services

The first comprehensive study to evaluate research on the mental health of children and young people using evidence that spanned before and during COVID-19 has found an impact on mental health that could result in an increased demand for support services.

24 Nov 2022

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Study implicates a specific type of brain cell as key player underlying the impact of stressors

Pandemic-related stressors have physically altered teens’ brains, study shows

Study finds five key factors associated with physical activity in a diverse older population

Study reveals key details of how DREADD technology highjacks neuronal activity

Women having a higher BMI more likely to experience long Covid

New study questions the perception that autistic individuals experience less pain

Unique scaffolding material shows significant promise in the treatment of spinal cord injury

Mediterranean diet provides many benefits to overweight and obese seniors

Frequent surveillance imaging not linked to better outcomes following lung cancer surgery

Common chemotherapy drug could carry toxic inheritance for future generations of cancer survivors

Long COVID brain fog and fatigue negatively impact all facets of daily life

Can acupuncture alleviate lower back and pelvic pain in pregnant women?

Wireless smart bandage promotes faster closure of wounds, enhances skin recovery

COVID-19 impact on young people’s mental health could result in increased demand for support services

Young people treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines may be at higher risk of overdose

Vitamin D appears to have no substantial impact on statin-related muscle pain

High-level social support helps improve postgraduate students’ mental health during Covid-19 pandemic static management

Mindfulness found to be associated with emotional resilience in children during the COVID-19 pandemic

Stroke patients with delirium could be more prone to developing cognitive and psychiatric difficulties

Was fan attendance at NFL games during the 2020-21 season associated with subsequent spikes in COVID-19 cases?

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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