Millions of Americans battle chronic anxiety — but new research claiming a missing brain nutrient may be partly to blame is already drawing skepticism from experts who say the findings are far from ...

In addition to hormonal shifts, other symptoms common in perimenopause can worsen anxiety. Hot flashes and difficulty sleeping can disrupt daily life and increase stress levels. Stressors common in ...

Researchers have uncovered surprising evidence that anxiety may be controlled not by neurons but by two dueling groups of immune cells inside the brain. These microglia act like biological pedals—one ...

Anxiety had been thought to originate in the amygdala, but now the specific region in the amygdala where it lurks has been identified. Mice that were genetically modified to over-express a certain ...

Scientists have identified a significant link between low levels of choline and the prevalence of anxiety disorders, suggesting that upping intake of this essential nutrient found in a range of foods ...

Anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health conditions in America, affecting about one in five people nationwide. But much remains unknown about the roots of anxiety in the brain. Now, ...

People with anxiety disorders have lower levels of choline in their brains, according to research from UC Davis Health. They found the level of choline—an essential nutrient—was about 8% lower in ...

Researchers have discovered a specific set of neurons in the amygdala that can trigger anxiety and social deficits when overactive. By restoring the excitability balance in this brain region, they ...

Generalized anxiety disorder affects 1 in 20 U.S. adults. Those with serious symptoms may isolate themselves to the point they rarely leave their home and are unable to work and build meaningful ...

Anxiety in autumn, or fall, can occur due to changing light levels. As the sun rises later and sets earlier, people may feel uneasy, down, or worried. There are several reasons why this might happen.