Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have identified in a preclinical model a specific brain circuit whose inhibition appears ...

A new Cochrane review confirms that antidepressants effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) under trial conditions, although there is limited data on long-term usage.

Be sure to be guided by a health professional, especially in cases of pregnancy, lactation or medication use. It is also very ...

Anti-anxiety medications have side effects and risks. But using them as a stopgap while you learn how to cope with symptoms can be helpful. Chest pain shouldn’t be ignored. If you’re ...

The prevalence of diagnosed disorders from recurrent use of sedative, hypnotic and anti-anxiety medications in adolescents and young adults has increased sharply since 2001, according to researchers.

Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is an anxiety symptom that can be triggered by certain, anxiety-inducing situations. Here’s ...

“My anxiety is managed well with medication, but it can creep up on me when work or life gets stressful,” she said. “I’ve used CBD on several of these occasions, and this time, I tried ...

In states where both medical and recreational marijuana are legal, fewer patients are filling prescriptions for medications used to treat anxiety. That is the key finding of my recent study ...