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Scientists retrace evolution with first atomic structure of an ancient protein
Scientists have determined for the first time the atomic structure of an ancient protein, revealing in unprecedented detail how genes evolved their functions. view more (2007-08-17)
Chronic exposure to stress hormone causes anxious behavior in mice: can lead to mood disorders
Neuroscientists at Harvard Medical School and its affiliate Mclean Hospital have shown that long-term exposure to stress hormone in mice directly results in the anxiety that often comes with depression. view more (2006-04-18)
Geisinger study: PTSD causes early death from heart disease
Vietnam veterans who experienced posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were twice as likely to die from heart disease as veterans without PTSD, a new Geisinger study finds. view more (2008-07-07)
Hormone irregularities linked to chronic migraine
Hormonal irregularities may explain why migraine becomes chronic, shows research in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. Around 3 per cent of the population are chronic migraineurs, suffering pounding headaches for around 15 days a month. Hourly blood samples were taken from 17 chronic migraine sufferers, three of whom were men.... view more... (2001-11-23)
Stress may leave your mouth a mess
A literature review published in the August issue of the Journal of Periodontology (JOP) saw a strong relationship between stress and periodontal diseases; 57% of the studies included in the review showed a positive relationship between periodontal diseases and psychological factors such as stress, distress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. view more (2007-08-09)
More On The Humor-Health Connection: New Study Finds Anticipating A Laugh Reduces Stress Hormones
In 2006 researchers investigating the interaction between the brain, behavior, and the immune system found that simply anticipating a mirthful laughter experience boosted health-protecting hormones. view more (2008-04-08)
Behavioural therapy can restore ovulation in infertile women
Fertility can be restored in some women by the use of behavioural therapy, thus avoiding recourse to expensive medicines and complex procedures, a scientist told the 22nd annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Prague, Czech Republic on Tuesday 20 June 2006. view more (2006-06-20)
Large hormone dose may reduce risk of post-traumatic stress disorder
A new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers found that a high dose of cortisone could help reduce the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). view more (2008-10-28)
Hydrocortisone supplementation improves ventilator weaning
ntensive care unit physicians can increase the success of mechanical ventilation weaning and shorten the weaning period by identifying critically ill patients who have adrenal insufficiency and treating them with the hormone hydrocortisone (cortisol). view more (2006-02-01)
Reflecting on personal values offers protection from effects of stress, UCLA psychologists report
Reflecting on meaningful values provides biological and psychological protection from the adverse effects of stress, UCLA psychologists report in the November issue of the journal Psychological Science. view more (2005-11-07)
Baby girls born to mothers burdened by stress may be at risk for fibromyalgia
Stressful or traumatic events experienced during pregnancy can have long-lasting effects on the fetus, yet these effects may not become apparent until many years later, according to a study suggesting that girls born of such pregnancies may be at greater risk for developing a painful muscle condition called fibromyalgia as adults. view more (2006-06-23)
Why dishing does you good: U-M study
Why does dishing with a girlfriend do wonders for a woman's mood? view more (2009-06-03)
New study suggests that high-dose hormone treatment might reduce risk for PTSD
Cortisol helps our bodies cope with stress, but what about its effects on the brain? A new study by Cohen and colleagues, appearing in the October 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry, suggests that the answer to this question is complex. view more (2008-10-22)
Smoking, eating and thinking: New research on the brain, hormones, and behavior
Certain hormones may make it more difficult for some to quit smoking. view more (2006-06-21)
New strategy to weaken traumatic memories
Imagine that you have been in combat and that you have watched your closest friend die in front of you. The memory of that event may stay with you, troubling you for the rest of your life. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is among the most common and disabling psychiatric casualties of combat and other extremely stressful situations. view more (2009-03-17)
Black tea soothes away stress
Daily cups of tea can help you recover more quickly from the stresses of everyday life, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers. New scientific evidence shows that black tea has an effect on stress hormone levels in the body. view more (2006-10-05)
Recalibrating 'fight or flight'
A Canadian/U.S. research team has reported a novel approach to stimulating recovery from chronic stress disorders. Details of the therapeutic model, which exploits the natural dynamics of the body's "fight or flight" system, are published January 23 in the open-access journal PLoS Computational Biology view more (2009-01-23)
Stress affects older adults more than young adults
Life can be stressful, whether you're an individual watching the stock market crash or a commuter stuck in traffic. A new study, forthcoming in the journal Psychological Science, examines how stress affects decision-making and finds that older adults alter their behavior more than young adults when under stress - particularly in situations... view more... (2008-10-28)
Researchers Investigate Impact of Stress on Police Officers' Physical and Mental Health
Policing is dangerous work, and the danger lurks not on the streets alone. view more (2008-09-29)
New hormone research presented at BES annual meeting
BRITISH ENDOCRINE SOCIETIES ANNUAL MEETING: HARROGATE 8-11 APRIL The British Endocrine Societies (BES) meeting is Europe’s largest annual meeting of hormone specialists. Over 400 papers will present new research from Britain and around the world, including: · Why does smoking cause cancer? Possible new... view more... (2002-04-03)
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