A new study explores the connection between mechanical ventilation and hippocampal damage in ICU patients.
Researchers have discovered a communication pathway between the amygdala and ventral hippocampus which appears to control anxiety. The findings could help pinpoint better targets for anti-anxiety treatments.
New research into the brain cells of roundworms may help scientists better understand how some humans are better able to cope with stress.
Researchers use bio-inspired robots to elicit fear response in zebrafish. They also discover the reaction can be modulated by alcohol.
The 'love hormone' oxytocin can strengthen bad memories and induce future fear and anxiety, a new study suggests.
A new study finds exercise reorganized the brain so that its response to stress is reduced and anxiety is less likely to interfere with normal brain function.
A new study finds sleep deprivation could play a role in ramping up specific brain regions which contribute to excessive worrying.
According to new research, the 9/11 terror attacks may have caused 1 million former smokers to take up and maintain the habit once again.
A new study finds almost 300,000 stroke survivors yearly will develop PTSD as a result of their health scare.
Researchers implanted pacemaker electrodes into the medial forebrain bundle of patients suffering from major depression and performed deep brain stimulation. In a matter of days, in six out of seven patients, symptoms such as anxiety, despondence, listlessness and joylessness had improved considerably.
Researchers note reduced fear and stress responses following a mildly traumatic event when rapamycin, a protein synthesis blocker, is administered.
Researchers have discovered new protective service workers, such as police officers and fire fighters, who are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events are at greater risk of developing mental health disorders.
