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New study suggests increased levels of hypocretin in the brain may play role in cocaine addiction

A new study from scientists at The Scripps Research Institute, funded by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Drug Abuse and National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, suggests that increased levels of a molecule in the brain, called hypocretin, may contribute to cocaine addiction.

10 Aug 2016

Distraction techniques can help calm children from shot-related anxiety during flu season

A typical visit to the pediatrician when it is time for a child to get a shot can include tears, tantrums and might not seem worth the trouble.

10 Aug 2016

Wolters Kluwer launches Zika Resource Portal to provide up-to-date information on rapidly spreading virus

The Health division of Wolters Kluwer, a leading global provider of information and point of care solutions for the healthcare industry, has launched the Zika Resource Portal, a single point of access to trusted clinical knowledge and current information to help healthcare professionals worldwide stay up-to-date on the rapidly spreading virus.

9 Aug 2016

Financial difficulties increase risk of mental health conditions among university students

Experiencing financial difficulties and worrying about debt at university increases the risk of mental health conditions such as depression and alcohol dependency, according to new research from the University of Southampton and Solent NHS Trust.

9 Aug 2016

Watching cartoons during dental treatment could help reduce anxiety and distress in children

Watching cartoons through video glasses during dental treatment could help lessen children's anxiety and distress as well as reducing disruptive behaviour, according to a randomized controlled trial published in Acta Odontologia Scandinavica.

8 Aug 2016

High medical costs force many Australians to skip healthcare treatment

New research shows one in four chronically ill Australians is skipping healthcare because of high costs.

5 Aug 2016

Study demonstrates significant reduction in severity of exercise-induced asthma following B-GOS consumption

Clasado Biosciences Limited, the producers and suppliers of Bimuno(R) (B-GOS), a unique patented trans-galactooligosaccharide complex, today announces the publication of results for the latest clinical study using B-GOS.

5 Aug 2016

New study compares sexual experiences linked to alcohol and marijuana use

A new study, published in Archives of Sexual Behavior by researchers affiliated with New York University's Center for Drug Use and HIV Research, compared self-reported sexual experiences related to use of alcohol and marijuana.

5 Aug 2016

Review provides new insights into diagnosis, treatment for PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) afflicts over 14 million women in the United States. The disorder increases the risk of endometrial cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, asthma, obesity, depression and anxiety, as well as infertility and a variety of reproductive disorders.

4 Aug 2016

Watch-and-wait approach may prove successful in subset of adults with advanced kidney cancer

Watch-and-wait approach means some patients could delay taking highly toxic non-curative anticancer drugs that come with substantial side effects

4 Aug 2016

Study finds high rate of misuse of seizure and pain drug

With increasing public attention to overdose deaths and misuse of prescription medications in the United States, researchers today presented the results of a new study looking at abuse and misuse of gabapentin, a medication used to treat seizures and relieve nerve pain often associated with shingles.

3 Aug 2016

Priory Group opens Wellbeing Centre in Greater Manchester to help young people tackle stress

The Priory Group, the leading provider of mental healthcare in the UK, most commonly known for treating celebrities with addictions, has opened its first Wellbeing Centre in Cheadle, Great Manchester.

3 Aug 2016

Researchers receive $2 million PCORI funding to analyze use of decision aids in breast cancer treatment

A research team at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice has received a $2 million funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to conduct a research project that is likely to change the way women and their doctors make decisions about breast cancer surgery.

2 Aug 2016

Stranger’s organ donation instigates six-way kidney swap

A stranger began a chain of events that eventually saved the lives of six people in desperate need of new kidneys. Her organ donation triggered a six-way kidney swap at Houston Methodist Hospital in July, the second largest of its kind performed at one institution in Texas.

2 Aug 2016

Overcoming gene silencing barriers to target neurological conditions: an interview with Dr Errol de Souza

Many gene mutations that cause neurological disorders have been identified. For example, in a rare neurological disorder such as Huntington’s disease, an autosomal dominant mutation through expansion of CAG (cytosine-adenine-guanine) triplet repeats in the gene coding for the Huntingtin protein results in abnormal protein production.

1 Aug 2016

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

New study suggests increased levels of hypocretin in the brain may play role in cocaine addiction

Distraction techniques can help calm children from shot-related anxiety during flu season

Wolters Kluwer launches Zika Resource Portal to provide up-to-date information on rapidly spreading virus

Financial difficulties increase risk of mental health conditions among university students

Watching cartoons during dental treatment could help reduce anxiety and distress in children

High medical costs force many Australians to skip healthcare treatment

Study demonstrates significant reduction in severity of exercise-induced asthma following B-GOS consumption

New study compares sexual experiences linked to alcohol and marijuana use

Review provides new insights into diagnosis, treatment for PCOS

Watch-and-wait approach may prove successful in subset of adults with advanced kidney cancer

Study finds high rate of misuse of seizure and pain drug

Priory Group opens Wellbeing Centre in Greater Manchester to help young people tackle stress

Researchers receive $2 million PCORI funding to analyze use of decision aids in breast cancer treatment

Stranger’s organ donation instigates six-way kidney swap

Overcoming gene silencing barriers to target neurological conditions: an interview with Dr Errol de Souza

Experts recommend several measures to reduce firearm suicide rates in the U.S.

Eczema can increase patients' risk of developing several other health conditions

Introduction of CT lung screening for high-risk individuals could decrease cancer-related deaths

Researchers identify altered activity in distinct areas of the brain during hypnosis sessions

Study evaluates effectiveness of psychotherapy in SAD patients who fail to respond to antidepressants

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How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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Anxiety News and Research

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