The ability to predict or test for certain behavioral and mental conditions appears to be on the doorstep of the rapidly evolving ring of medical genetics. University of Iowa researchers say blood tests for panic ...

Psychosocial issues accompanying the diagnosis of diabetes may compromise an individual's ability to manage the disease leading to more severe health complications and a poorer quality of life. Early identification and treatment of psychological issues ...

Individuals with anxiety disorders are more likely to experience a physical illness, according to researchers reviewing data from a two-year survey of adult Germans. For most individuals the anxiety disorder precedes the physical condition. Although ...

Gender does appear to play a role for certain types of anxiety disorders and phobias, finds a new report from Harvard Medical School. "Coping with Anxiety and Phobias" is a publication that examines hormonal and ...

Researchers have known that adults who lack social support are at higher risk for coronary artery disease and have a poorer prognosis once they develop the condition. Now, a new study suggests social isolation during ...