Anxiety

Discovery of dopamine receptors in a previously overlooked part of the brain sheds light on the complex circuitry for anxiety and depression

Mount Sinai researchers have discovered distinct roles for two dopamine receptors located on nerve cells within the portion of the…

1 year ago

Discrimination-related depression, anxiety pronounced among multiracial, White, Asian populations

A new study found that more than half of US adults encounter some form of discrimination, and that this mistreatment…

1 year ago

Scientists reveal gut microbes’ hidden role in anxiety: Could probiotics be the next mental health breakthrough?

Could the key to easing anxiety be hidden in our gut? Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and the National Neuroscience…

1 year ago

Sound of traffic increases stress and anxiety, study finds

Manmade sounds such vehicle traffic can mask the positive impact of nature soundscapes on people's stress and anxiety, according to…

1 year ago

Placebos reduce stress, anxiety, depression — even when people know they are placebos

A study out of Michigan State University found that nondeceptive placebos, or placebos given with people fully knowing they are…

2 years ago

Cannabinoid CBG reduces anxiety and stress in first human clinical trial

A lesser-known cannabinoid that is gaining in popularity Cannabigerol (CBG) effectively reduced anxiety in a clinical trial without the intoxication…

2 years ago

SA coach Walter wants team to embrace ‘anxiety and excitement’ in low-key semi-final build-up

At the risk of navel-gazing and giving too much importance to mainstream media, it is hard to contemplate team representatives…

2 years ago

Mechanism linking anxiety to testosterone

A groundbreaking study has unveiled a significant link between anxiety disorders and a brain receptor known as TACR3, as well…

2 years ago

Paris Hilton Says Teenage Abuse and Anxiety Issues Drove Her to Surrogacy

Paris Hilton knew that she wanted kids, and was certain she'd use a surrogate to make her dream a reality. In…

2 years ago

Putting an end to plastic separation anxiety

Bio-based plastics such as polylactic acid (PLA) were invented to help solve the plastic waste crisis, but they often end…

2 years ago