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·February 7, 2017·6 min read

For Cops, Exposure to Stressful Situations Dysregulates Cortisol Pattern

Cortisol functions differently in police officers who have experienced extremely stressful situations while at work. The disturbances to regular cortisol function may leave them more vulnerable to diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes, researchers report.

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·January 6, 2017·6 min read

Buzzing the Vagus Nerve Just Right to Fight Inflammatory Disease

Using kilohertz frequency nerve block on vagus nerve pathways may reduce inflammation, a new study reports.

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·December 5, 2016·4 min read

Researchers Identify Stress Hormone Differences Among Gay Men

Stigma and stress can affect HPA axis functioning, a new study reports.

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·May 24, 2016·4 min read

Depression Decreases Chances of Pregnancy in Women

According to researchers, women who are severely depressed have decreased chances of becoming pregnant.

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·April 15, 2016·3 min read

Sensory Perception Influenced by Hunger

A new study reports hungry fish sense objects differently and take more risks when hunting than well fed fish.

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·February 17, 2016·7 min read

Gene That Helps Regulate Sleep Identified

Researching the genes that regulate sleep a vertebrate animal, scientist have identified a gene that, when overactivated, caused severe insomnia.

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·January 18, 2016·4 min read

Poor Sleep Makes Teens More Reactive to Stress

Teens who experience sleep problems and longer sleep duration are more reactive to stress, a new study reports.

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·November 6, 2015·4 min read

Anxiety Impacts Future Cortisol Production in Gender Specific Ways

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.