Researchers have shown stress on preadolesecent and adult male mice induced an epigenetic mark in their sperm which reprogrammed their offspring's HPA axis, a region the the brain which governs stress response.
The "hunger hormone" ghrelin, when released during chronic stress, makes the brain more vulnerable to traumatic events. Researchers suggest this could predispose people to PTSD.
Simply observing stressful situations can trigger a physical stress response, a new research paper suggests.
According to a new study, the amygdala has an inhibitory effect on cortisol during early development of nonhuman primates.
A new neuroimaging study reports veterans with PTSD could have hormonal irregularities due to pituitary gland damage from blast related injuries.
A new study reports too much extra fat can impair the body's ability to send signals to the brain to stop stress responses.
A new study links hypersexual disorder to hyperactive stress systems.
According to a new study, African American youths who have elevated levels of anxiety as a result of every day struggles will overproduce cortisol as adults.
Teens who experience sleep problems and longer sleep duration are more reactive to stress, a new study reports.
Researching the genes that regulate sleep a vertebrate animal, scientist have identified a gene that, when overactivated, caused severe insomnia.
A new study reports hungry fish sense objects differently and take more risks when hunting than well fed fish.
According to researchers, women who are severely depressed have decreased chances of becoming pregnant.
