Many sexual assault victims also suffer a form of brain damage, reveals new research. Previous studies have shown that around ...

Researchers have identified a correlation between high levels of stress in the brain and heart disease. Source: Naeblys/Shutterstock Groundbreaking research from Harvard Medical School shows that ...

The amygdala is a part of the brain important for emotional responses, especially fear. It is thought to be important in anxiety disorders. A new UC Davis study reveals new cell types in different ...

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 ...

Anxiety is best managed when the brain becomes less reactive to threats. Benzodiazepines can interfere with the learning ...