Health News Archives

Brain Mechanism Can Turn Off Trauma of Bad Memories
Molecules that eliminate fear factor could lead to new panic disorder drugs

Medication Reduces Violence in Some Schizophrenics
Treating psychosis alone may not end risk; older drugs as good as newer ones, study finds

Health Tip: Symptoms of a Social Phobia
An intense fear of social situations

High Self-Esteem May Mask Defensiveness
If personal feelings are 'fragile,' it's no better than having a poor view of one's self

Treating PTSD Helps Kids Deal With Loss
Camp-based therapy proved more beneficial than individual grief counseling, study finds

Genes’ Influence on Fears Changes Over Time
Their impact on childhood anxieties changes during adolescence, study found

Aggression on Job More Harmful Than Sexual Harassment
Study finds bullied workers had more stress, less commitment and higher levels of anxiety

Colonoscopy ’Coaches’ Play Lifesaving Role
Patients who got calls from those who had gotten procedure were more likely to keep first appointment

Health Tip: Extreme Shyness
Warning signs of social anxiety disorder

Health Tip: If You Fear Going to the Dentist
Suggestions to deal with the anxiety