Health News Archives

Neighborhood Safety Is Linked to Disability
Even questioning security poses risks for older, poorer people, study finds

Fear Response May Stem From Protein in Brain
Discovery in mice could someday help control anxiety, experts say

Treating Sleep Disorders May Ease ADHD Symptoms
Team suggests screening spares patients lifetime of problems

Study Challenges Link Between Panic Attacks, PTSD
Findings suggest many factors contribute to stress disorder, not just fear during trauma

Asperger Syndrome Tied to Low Cortisol Levels
Finding could steer caregivers away from situations that would add to anxiety

What to Expect From a Colonoscopy
While many patients are nervous, doctors say it isn't as scary as some believe

Fear of Pain Drives Requests for Assisted Death
Symptom control is key, study says, as Washington becomes 2nd state to legalize procedure

Health Tip: Help Keep Anxiety Under Control
Suggestions to calm your fears

Gene Variant Tied to Cocaine-Induced Paranoia
Finding may shed light on physiology of phobias in general, study suggests

Across All Cultures, Dreams Affect Behavior
They may rarely predict future events, but most people believe they are meaningful