Researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil have demonstrated in rats that a synthetic version of oxytocin can prevent anxiety-related behaviors caused by social stress. The study was ...

Key points Many people with health anxiety avoid the doctor. Avoidance can be particularly common if you have experienced medical trauma. Avoidance might reduce anxiety in the short-term but it ...

A majority of Americans suffering from treatable depression or anxiety avoid taking medications that could help them due to fears of side effects, according to a survey released Wednesday. Photo by ...

WELL, NEARLY A QUARTER OF ADULTS IN THE U.S. ARE FEELING ANXIOUS ABOUT THIS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. MANY ARE OVERWHELMED BY THE NONSTOP NEWS CYCLE. AND SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS ABOUT IT. SO FOR SOME TIPS ON ...

Dr. Whiteside answers the question: 'Passing On An Anxiety Disorder To Kids?' — -- Question: If I have an anxiety disorder how likely is it that my children will develop anxiety disorder as well?

Flying on a plane can be stressful regardless of whether or not people are regular passengers. The luggage storage website Bounce.com recently conducted a survey asking over 2,000 travellers what ...

Why does anxiety make you sweat? Anxiety sweating is closely linked to the body's sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for your "fight or flight" response. When you perceive a threat — ...

For many living with health anxiety, the idea of going to the doctor can stir up intense fear. Your mind may spiral: How will they treat me? Will I be taken seriously or dismissed? What if they find ...