Stress during childhood can affect the make-up of our gut bacteria and this, in turn, could influence our mental health as adults, a new mouse study suggests.
Monday, 12 August 2013
Researchers have identified two different pathways to anxiety that could lead to more targeted treatments for conditions such as PTSD and panic disorder.
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
If you worry about blushing you are more likely to do so, Australian researchers have found.
Monday, 20 August 2012
Helicopter parenting makes kids anxious, according to a new study by researchers from Sydney's Macquarie University.
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Researchers are shedding light on why women are more prone to developing anxiety disorders than men.
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Repeated stress may make young adolescent males muddled and forgetful, finds a US study on rats.
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Anxiety and depression is linked to risky driving in adolescents, say Australian researchers.
Thursday, 21 April 2011
The discovery of a new biochemical pathway in the part of the brain that deals with fear offers hope for better treatment of anxiety-related disorders.
Monday, 8 November 2010
While every human being gets two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent - they're not always equally important in determining how we develop.
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Scientists have identified two parts of the brain linked with severe anxiety in young monkeys, offering new promise for treatment.
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Marriage really is good for you, with a major international study finding it reduces the risks of depression and anxiety, but these disorders are more likely to plague people once the relationship is over.
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
A drug commonly used to treat blood pressure may help people erase bad memories and even treat phobias, a team of Dutch scientists say.
Indepth Feature At the florid heights of their illness, many people with schizophrenia believe that the voices on the radio or television are speaking to them personally. But is this experience of madness universal, especially in places where there is no TV? A growing network of psychiatrists argue that culture is key when diagnosing a troubled mind.