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

For years, serotonin has been linked to anxiety, but new research flips the script—higher serotonin in the cerebellum might ...

Learn about the relationship between gut microbes and anxiety-related behaviors and how probiotic supplements could become a ...

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

Cornell researchers have identified a specific brain circuit that could lead to anxiety treatments without cognitive side ...

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

Gut microbes influence anxiety by regulating brain activity, offering potential for probiotic-based mental health treatments.

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

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 ...

A study found that older adults with anxiety may have an increased risk of developing dementia—but this risk decreased once ...

Getting stuck in a negative loop is part of many mental health disorders. A new therapy focuses more on these thought patterns than the thoughts themselves.