Humans have certain instinctive fear reactions to things that won’t actually harm us—we might jump at a too-loud noise or ...

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The experience of feeling overwhelmed, struggling with shortness of breath, or having a racing heart often leads to an ...

Scientists have pinpointed a brain circuit that, when activated, reduces anxiety without impairing memory. Using ...

Understanding the neural circuits that drive anxiety may help researchers discover circuit-specific targets and therefore ...

A new Cochrane review showed SSRIs and SNRIs outperform placebo for GAD with similar dropout rates, but questions remain ...

Serotonin in the cerebellum alleviates anxiety-like behavior in mice, which counters the previously accepted role of serotonin in anxiety and may point to new treatment strategies.

Anxiety at night is a common feeling of fear or worry that makes it hard to fall or stay asleep, but it’s not a special class ...

Understanding the neural circuits that drive anxiety may help researchers discover circuit-specific targets and therefore increase the precision of treatment strategies.

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have identified a brain circuit linked to anxiety that may provide a new drug target, ...

Anxiety disorders are prevalent across all socioeconomic groups, with higher stress levels making urban populations ...