Scientists identified a gene in the amygdala that can cause anxiety by over-expressing itself. They treated that gene in mice ...

What if everything we’re doing to help anxious kids is actually making them worse? A new approach challenges it all±in just ...

Almost 20% of US adults deal with one or more anxiety disorders each year, according to statistics shared by the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. That equates to around 40 million people.

Depression, anxiety, irritability, and agitation are some of the most common mood and behavior problems that individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia experience. In this final article of our ...

In small amounts, anxiety is good for you. It keeps you alert in risky situations and can motivate you to prioritize deadlines and pressing tasks on your to-do list. The problem is when you're feeling ...

If confirmed, such work could pave the way for brain-based therapies that restore emotional stability without heavy ...

One narrative review suggests that people with anxiety can experience decreased microbial diversity and fewer short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria. The finding also suggests that using probiotics ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Reports show anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions for adults here in the United States. But not everyone responds to ...

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A neuroscientist, he employed a battery of high-tech tools in devising a fast-acting therapy that targets the area of the ...

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