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Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health issues worldwide, but research shows that women are disproportionately affected. Studies indicate that women are nearly twice as likely as men ...

A task force has recommended that adults get screened for anxiety. Jillian Hughes, 33, of Washington, D.C., said she dealt with symptoms of anxiety for more than a decade before getting a diagnosis of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults with anxiety or depression are more likely to develop conditions, such as hypertension, that raise heart ...

ADD and ADHD affect nearly equal numbers of men as women. New research is shining a light on the three subtypes and helping women to understand their brains and how they work best. New guidance from ...

The development of anxiety in girls and young women may stem from an imbalance between two crucial brain chemicals, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glutamate, according to a new study. This ...

Women have a much greater risk of experiencing anxiety months after cardiac arrest than men, according to findings presented at a scientific gathering of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) on ...

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers determine whether a close bond with a pet reduces the risk of depression and anxiety, particularly among women who have experienced ...

When people think of perimenopause, they often picture hot flashes, mood swings or irregular periods. But for many women, one of the most disruptive and least talked about symptoms is extreme anxiety.