A traditionally overlooked type of RNA plays an important role in promoting resilience to depression-but only in females. According to a new study led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, ...

Stress touches nearly every part of life. It shapes how we feel, think, and even how our bodies react. Though our stress response evolved to keep us safe, too much of it—especially when it lasts too ...

If you've ever felt like anxiety is taking over your brain, you might have been on to something. Neuroscience now confirms that chronic anxiety doesn't just alter your mood—it reshapes the structure ...

Recent medical research indicates that the heightened risk of heart disease observed in patients with depression or anxiety ...

Around 70% of women who suffer a sexual assault develop PTSD; now scientists have shown that many of these women show a marked reduction in the usual communication between two important brain areas ...