https://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Anxiety is the second leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide. Roughly a third of adults in the United States will experience an anxiety disorder within their lifetime, and the median age of onset is 17 years old. Anxiety increases the risk for multiple other problematic outcomes, including depression and suicide. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-emotional-social-media-anxiety.html Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:31:35 EST news688984261 The war in Ukraine is not only a tragedy of destroyed cities and lost homes. It is also a silent mental health crisis affecting millions of people forced to flee. A team of researchers from Wroclaw Medical University has studied how war and forced migration affect the mental health of refugees, comparing their experiences with those of the residents of Wroclaw. The results, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, show that although refugees are more likely to struggle with anxiety and insomnia, they do not feel lonelier than Poles. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-crowd-war-migration-affect-mental.html Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:47:35 EST news688747621 A third of U.S. adults are lonely, and a quarter lack social and emotional support—and research underscores that's just not healthy. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-good-health.html Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:10:01 EST news687964166 A team of researchers from the Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC) at the University of Granada, in collaboration with the University of Castilla-La Mancha, has conducted a study that sheds light on the close relationship between parental stress and the daily performance of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The study provides scientific evidence on a daily reality for many families, demonstrating that the health of caregivers is intrinsically linked to the level of autonomy and functional development of the children in their care. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-autonomy-minors-neurodevelopmental-disorders-linked.html Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:58:57 EST news687718681 According to Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D., Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, when it comes to heart health, prevention still delivers the greatest return. Taking steps now—no matter how small—provides far greater benefits than managing heart disease later. Fortunately, there are many practical, sustainable ways to lower your risk, even if heart disease is common in your family. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-heart-healthy-habits-year.html Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:53:40 EST news687509540 Caregivers of individuals diagnosed with acute leukemia face a difficult balancing act: meeting the urgent demands of cancer care while managing their daily responsibilities. A new qualitative study published in the journal Leukemia Research highlights the profound toll of this dual role and underscores the need for caregiver support as an essential part of cancer care. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-worlds-caregivers-leukemia-patients-struggle.html Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:23:29 EST news687111781 Up to 75% of Australian women report concerns about their body image after giving birth, with many feeling intense pressure to "bounce back" to their pre-pregnancy shape, a pressure that can even trigger eating disorders for the first time, warn Flinders University researchers. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-australian-moms-struggle-body-image.html Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:33:35 EST news687072781 The emotional toll of losing a beloved pet during the COVID-19 pandemic has been revealed in an international study, revealing that grief for animals is often profound, enduring and still widely misunderstood. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-hidden-heartache-animal-companion.html Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:00:43 EST news686991602 For some, it's the most wonderful time of the year. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-holiday-blues.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:51:22 EST news685619462 AI chatbot systems, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot, are increasingly used as confidants of choice, but turning to AI chatbots for companionship and emotional support is a cause for concern, especially in younger people, say experts in the The BMJ. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-ai-chatbots-stave-loneliness-prompts.html Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:30:13 EST news684674761 A growing share of Americans, especially in rural areas, are losing access to reproductive health care. At the same time, American women are dying during or after pregnancy at higher rates than in any other high-income country. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-doulas-play-essential-roles-reproductive.html Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:24:40 EST news684606241 A new Curtin University study has found that people diagnosed with sarcoma—a cancer disproportionately affecting teenagers and young adults—are being left without the resources they urgently need. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-reveals-online-lacking-sarcoma-patients.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:00:01 EST news684493176 Stroke is one of the leading causes of serious and complex adult disability; anyone reading this could be the next stroke survivor. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-life-hidden-struggle-recovery.html Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:10:01 EST news684414386 Women who report high levels of psychosocial stress, such as from caregiving and lack of emotional support, show signs of early heart tissue changes associated with cardiovascular disease—an association not observed in men, a new study reveals. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-psychosocial-stress-linked-early-heart.html Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:20:56 EST news684073201 Health services researchers say shared decision-making (SDM)—a collaborative process where clinicians and patients make treatment choices together—should systematically include family caregivers. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-expert-greater-role-family-caregivers.html Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:37:26 EST news684063422 Strong social relationships, particularly high-quality marriages, may help protect against obesity by influencing a complex communication system between the brain and gut, according to new research by UCLA Health. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-marriage-emotional-obesity-braingut.html Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:10:01 EST news683916841 Generative artificial intelligence has quickly permeated much of what we do online, proving helpful for many. But for a small minority of the hundreds of millions of people who use it daily, AI may be too supportive, mental health experts say, and can sometimes even exacerbate delusional and dangerous behavior. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-ai-people-delusional-families-experts.html Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:39:43 EST news683361575 Children in many countries are growing up surrounded by violence. It may happen at home, in their neighborhoods, or both. Some children are directly harmed, while others witness violence between caregivers or in their communities. Either way, the impact can be profound. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-violence-life-young-children-mental.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:19:05 EST news682597142 In the field of psychology, attachment theory proposes that interpersonal experiences early in life should shape how people think, feel and behave in their close relationships in adulthood. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-childhood-key-adult-relationship-patterns.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:11:43 EST news682261892 Emotional support is an increasingly common reason people turn to generative artificial intelligence chatbots and wellness applications, but these tools currently lack the scientific evidence and the necessary regulations to ensure users' safety, according to a new health advisory by the American Psychological Association. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-artificial-intelligence-wellness-apps-mental.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:32:04 EST news682237921 Injuries not only cause physical harm to children but can also present psychosocial challenges for pediatric patients and their families. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-screening-tool-emotional-childhood-injuries.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:20:01 EST news681655192 Loneliness and emotional disconnection appear to have become a defining feature of life in America, as a majority of U.S. adults say societal division is a significant source of stress in their lives, according to the latest Stress in America survey released by the American Psychological Association. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-poll-reveals-nation-stress-societal.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:43:04 EST news681630181 In early 2024, central Ohio faced one of its worst tornado seasons in history—66 confirmed tornadoes in less than five months. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-invisible-wounds-ohio-tornadoes-mental.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 09:20:01 EDT news680429690 While adolescents and teens around the world are more socially connected than ever through online social networking sites, they also report more feelings of depression, anxiety and related mental health issues. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-online-edged-impact-teen-mental.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:17:04 EDT news680530621 People who act in ways that go against their personal values while drunk often feel embarrassed, regretful, or anxious during a hangover. These feelings can lead to overthinking and harsh self-criticism, which worsen their emotional distress, aka "hangxiety." https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-hangxiety.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:30:02 EDT news680444233 As cancer survivorship rises, many people living with or beyond cancer face lasting physical and emotional challenges—particularly anxiety and depression, which affect about 30% of this population. Emotional distress is often unspoken, leading to fear, despair, and diminished quality of life. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-cancer-explores-modalities-survivors.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:32:06 EDT news679825922 Providing practical help to a close friend—such as picking up medication, cooking a meal or helping with household chores—may be linked to a more positive mood among older adults in daily life. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-friends-boosts-daily-mood-older.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:43:03 EDT news679765381 Facing a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most stressful times for patients and their loved ones. When seeking a surgeon for treatment, providing emotional support and helping patients manage expectations are among the top areas of communication valued by patients, according to a new systematic review. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-patients-communication-skills-cancer-surgeons.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:00:23 EDT news678613081 The visitor chairs in America's health care clinics are getting put to good use, according to a new poll of older adults. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-pairing-health-older-adults-poll.html Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:10:06 EDT news677923801 Young adult survivors of cancer aged 18 to 39 faced elevated social risks compared with their peers who did not have cancer histories and survivors from older age cohorts, according to a study presented at the 18th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities, held September 18–21, 2025. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-young-adult-cancer-survivors-elevated.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:09:03 EDT news677506141