Anxiety, Shyness May Be Long-Lasting Traits
Brain mechanism present early in life predisposes people to worry, study finds
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Elevated Albumin Levels in Urine Raise Hypertension Risk
Findings suggest current concept of 'normal' protein secretion needs revision
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Novel Treatments Ease Migraine Pain
Both call for stimulation of nerve centers related to pain
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Overtime Work Tied to Anxiety, Depression
Rates were higher among less-skilled and those with lower incomes, study finds
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High Blood Pressure in Kids Tracks Into Adulthood
Study also suggests strong association between chilhood overweight and higher readings
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PTSD High Among Witnesses to 9/11
One in 8 NYC residents near scene affected years later, with those injured suffering most
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Coffee Beans May Be Newest Stress-Buster
Just inhaling the aroma activated anxiety-relieving genes, rat research shows
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Combat Vets Display Severe Sleep Disorders
But their tech savvy helps them use online programs as well as drugs to help problem
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Too Much Cell Phone Time Takes Toll on Teen Sleep
Study found excessive use made adolescents more sleepy, restless and stressed
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For Women, a Happy Marriage Means Sweet Dreams
Those in troubled unions report more sleep problems, study finds
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Exposure Therapy Effective in Preventing Post-Traumatic Stress
It eased anxiety, corrected belief that reliving memories must be avoided, study concludes
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9/11 Workers Face Chronic Mental Impairment
Stress levels comparable to those seen in returning Afghanistan war veterans, study says
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Metabolic Syndrome Foretells Diabetes in Elderly
But increased cardiovascular risk less certain, researchers find
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Sorafenib Shows Promise for Heart-Lung Disease
Cancer drug interferes with abnormal cell growth seen in pulmonary hypertension
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Mom's Stress in Pregnancy May Up Baby's Asthma and Allergy Risk
Higher levels of allergy marker found in cord blood of stressed mothers' babies
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