Posts Tagged ‘anxiety’
Drug may boost memory in adults with autism
U. MISSOURI (US) — A drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure and anxiety may improve the working memory of people with autism, new research shows. Continue…
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 12:32 - 2 Comments
Health & Medicine - Apr 10, 2013 14:09 - 0 Comments
Antibiotic may lower anxiety for kids with fragile X
UC DAVIS (US) — Minocycline, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, provides some behavioral and anxiety benefits for children with fragile X syndrome. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 3, 2013 13:11 - 3 Comments
Target ‘mental defeat’ to treat chronic pain
U. WARWICK (UK) — Healthcare workers should be on the alert for signs of mental defeat in chronic pain patients as it can increase risks of depression and anxiety, research shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 29, 2013 16:04 - 0 Comments
Frequent moves tough on poor children
CORNELL (US) — Children who move three or more times before they turn five have more behavioral problems than their peers—but only if they are from low-income families, a new study reports. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 21, 2013 12:45 - 10 Comments
How anxiety and reward interact in the brain
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — Researchers have a clearer picture of how two brain areas interact to trigger very different emotional reactions. The findings could lead to new targets for treating anxiety, depression, and addiction. (more…)
Top Stories - Mar 21, 2013 7:01 - 0 Comments
Got ‘new baby’ anxiety? You’re not alone
PENN STATE (US) — Moms need to know that postpartum anxiety is more common than postpartum depression, and it may affect their ability to breastfeed. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 12, 2013 15:45 - 0 Comments
OCD symptoms higher among new moms
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Eleven percent of new mothers experience significant obsessive-compulsive symptoms compared to two to three percent in the general population. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 11, 2013 10:17 - 0 Comments
When colleges betray students after sexual assault
U. OREGON (US) — A study of female college students finds that those who felt betrayed by an institution they trusted after reporting a sexual assault suffered more from anxiety and other post-traumatic effects. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 8, 2013 17:51 - 0 Comments
For Afghans, war isn’t top mental health risk
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — In Afghanistan, poverty and vulnerability have a bigger impact on mental health than war does, a new study finds. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 5, 2013 6:13 - 2 Comments
Math fears make 1st graders anxious
NYU (US) — As early as first grade, children can develop math anxiety and that fear can cause kids to have headaches, stomachaches, and faster heartbeats. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 4, 2013 12:38 - 0 Comments
‘Worry’ genes may stifle risky investments
STANFORD (US) — How much risk you’re willing to take in your investments may be guided by more than financial savvy. It could depend on genetics. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 28, 2013 10:25 - 3 Comments
PTSD symptoms linger after intensive care
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — More than a third of intensive care patients put on ventilators develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, a study suggests. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 25, 2013 13:04 - 2 Comments
Single employees want ‘work-life’ balance, too
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — A growing number of workers who are single and without children have trouble finding the time or energy to participate in non-work interests, just like those with spouses and kids, new research suggests. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 22, 2013 14:08 - 2 Comments
Pain of bullying goes beyond childhood
DUKE (US) / U. WARWICK (UK) — Children who are exposed to bullying have an increased risk of developing anxiety disorders, depression, and suicidal thoughts as adults, whether they were the victim or the perpetrator. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 13, 2013 12:03 - 0 Comments
Envy added to narcissism is a volatile mix
IOWA STATE (US) — Not all narcissists boast an “I’m better than you” swagger. Some harbor feelings of vulnerability that can make them more prone to unexpected bursts of aggression. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 6, 2013 12:05 - 3 Comments
The genetics of fear can shape political views
BROWN (US) — People who are genetically predisposed to have higher levels of social fear are more likely to support anti-immigration policies, research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 24, 2013 12:47 - 1 Comment
It’s easy for lonely rats to get addicted
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — Rats kept alone during their “teen” years are more likely to become addicted to amphetamines and alcohol—even after they reunite with peers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 23, 2013 14:17 - 3 Comments
Could making new neurons treat anxiety?
COLUMBIA U. (US) — Drugs that lead to the production of new neurons could play a part in treatments for anxiety disorders like PTSD, say researchers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 9, 2013 16:06 - 0 Comments
Abused kids face long list of health risks
U. QUEENSLAND (AUS) — Adults who were abused and neglected—physically and emotionally—as children may be at higher risk for mental health problems, drug use, and sexually transmitted infections. (more…)
