Here's the latest news on the science of anxiety, who it impacts and possible treatments.
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Insomnia and anxiety come with a weaker immune system — a new study starts to unravel whyPeople with anxiety or insomnia tend to have weaker immunity. The decline of a key immune cell may be a culprit.
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What causes the feeling of 'butterflies' in your stomach?Flutters, knots and other stomach sensations tied to nervousness are all examples of the gut-brain axis in action.
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Just 1 dose of LSD could relieve anxiety for months, trial findsAn early trial with about 200 people tested the effects of LSD on generalized anxiety disorder and found promising results.
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Do animals suffer mental health problems?Animals can be born with genetic or developmental issues that make it hard for them to live normal lives. They also can develop mental health problems in response to conditions around them.
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Hypnosis is real — and it can help with IBS, poor sleep and anxiety, experts sayHypnosis is safe and can work as both a standalone or a complementary treatment with other therapies.
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'This is largely uncharted territory': Scientists reveal the brain's 'fear circuit' works differently than we thoughtNew methods applied in live mice suggest that molecules called neuropeptides, not neurotransmitters, play the main role in our response to danger.
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Anxiety and depression raise the risk of dangerous blood clots, study findsRecent research has drawn a link between anxiety, depression and an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis.
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Benzos like Xanax may shrink the brain in the long term, study hintsA new study involving almost 5,500 people suggests that long-term benzodiazepine use may shrink parts of the brain involved in memory and mood regulation.
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6 distinct forms of depression identified by AI in brain studyA new analysis of the brains of 800 people has revealed that there may be six distinct types of depression, with potential implications for treatment.
