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Understanding fear means correctly defining fear itself

Understanding and properly studying fear is partly a matter of correctly defining fear itself. New analysis points to ways research can be better geared to address a range of fear-related afflictions, such as post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) and

Low levels of pro-inflammatory agent help cognition in rats

Although inflammation is frequently a cause of disease in the body, research indicates that low levels of a pro-inflammatory cytokine in the brain are important for cognition. Cytokines are proteins produced by the immune system.

Lighting up in uniform: Study looks at what makes soldiers reach for a pack of cigarettes or not

Is it possible to predict which soldier will start smoking and which one will maybe quit? Yes, say researchers in the US, especially when factors such as alcohol use, gender, a soldier's rank, war zone stressors and unit support are considered. A new

Study casts doubt on theory that retired NFL players suffer CTE

The media have widely reported that a debilitating neurological condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a well-established disease in retired athletes who played football and other contact sports. But a study has found little evide

Depression symptoms, emotional support impact PTSD treatment progress, study finds

Researchers found that during PTSD treatments, rapid improvements in depression symptoms are associated with better outcomes.http: feeds.

Cancer diagnosis doesn't increase child's risk of post-traumatic stress disorder

Despite being diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses, childhood cancer patients are no more likely than their healthy peers to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study indicates.

40 percent of minors in Lorca suffer post-traumatic stress a year after earthquake

Spanish researchers have analyzed the impact of the Lorca catastrophe by the percentage of minors suffering post-traumatic stress. Results reveal that 55% of young people displayed this disorder a month on from the earthquake and 40% were still suffe

Study finds troubling relationship between drinking, PTSD symptoms in college students

The estimated 9 percent of college students who have symptoms of PTSD are likely to drink more alcohol than peers without the psychological condition. In turn, heavy alcohol consumption exacerbates their PTSD symptoms.

Study reveals how ecstasy acts on brain, hints at therapeutic uses

Brain imaging experiments have revealed for the first time how ecstasy produces feelings of euphoria in users.http: feeds.sciencedaily.co

Drugs that weaken traumatic memories hold promise for PTSD treatment

Memories of traumatic events often last a lifetime because they are so difficult to treat through behavioral approaches. A preclinical study reveals that drugs known as histone deacetylase inhibitors can enhance the brain's ability to permanently rep