Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 improves mental health
People who received the COVID-19 vaccine experienced less depression and anxiety compared to unvaccinated individuals
Feeding gut bacteria may reduce anxiety in women
In a trial, women who took fiber supplements reported lowered anxiety compared to a placebo
Overactive neurons may explain why some people develop stress-induced anxiety and depression
The research also points to sex differences in how male and female mice respond to stressful events
How to stay calm during a pandemic
We all have very valid reasons to be anxious right now. Here's how to keep your anxiety in check
Mice need microbes to forget their fears
Germ-free and antibiotic-treated mice have impaired fear extinction
The unknowns of US immigration policy are increasing anxiety among first-generation Latinx teens
More studies on the long-term health consequences of these policies on immigrant families are urgently needed