Anxiety News
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Anxiety sufferers more prone to distraction
People who are anxious find it harder to tune out distractions and take longer to shift their attention from one task to another, British researchers report. Read Summary > -
Helping OCD sufferers may do more harm than good: study
Trying to help children who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may do more harm than good, University of Florida researchers say, because it might strengthen the child's desire to repeat the behavior. Read Summary > -
Simple supplement may help hair-pulling compulsion
Researchers say a simple supplement may help treat a compulsive disorder called trichotillomania that causes sufferers to tear out their hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes, sometimes the point of baldness. Read Summary > -
Brain detects happiness faster than sadness in others
Investigators say their research may shed light on the ways people make value judgments about other people and come to their opinions of "first impressions." Read Summary > -
Mental disorders common in teen girls who self-cut: study
Teen girls who engage in self-cutting are more prone to mental disorders such as major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders, according to a new study. Read Summary > -
July 4th: Playing it safe with fireworks
Officials say 70 percent of fireworks-related accidents happen between June 20th and July 20th every year, with the largest number of people injured by the devices falling into the 14- to 17-year-old age group. Read Summary > -
Hospitals close to agreeing to accept Medicare cuts
According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system. Read Summary > -
Wal-Mart supports employer health insurance mandate
The Associated Press is reporting that the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart, has announced that it supports an employer health insurance mandate. Read Summary >
