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How stress stops hair growth (in mice)
By Nicoletta Lanese published
More research is needed to know if the same mechanism halts hair growth in humans.
Giant hair ball tears through teen's stomach, requiring surgery
By Rachael Rettner published
The hair ball was more than a foot long and completely filled her stomach.
Earwax may reveal how stressed you are
By Stephanie Pappas published
Levels of the stress hormone cortisol in earwax could be a new way to track anxiety, depression and other medical conditions.
Orthorexia: Causes, symptoms and treatment
By Isobel Whitcomb published
Eating healthily isn't a bad thing, but taken to the extreme, it can turn into a disorder called orthorexia nervosa.
Depression and anxiety are skyrocketing in young adults amid pandemic
By Rachael Rettner published
The new findings "highlight the broad impact of the pandemic and the need to prevent and treat these conditions," the authors wrote.
How does ketamine work as an antidepressant? It’s complicated.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Experts say we need larger studies and more data.
Why is it so hard not to touch your face?
By Tyler Santora published
People often touch their faces when they're anxious, embarrassed, stressed or even when they're feeling just fine.
Your brain waves could predict if an antidepressant will work for you
By Lucy Hicks published
A new study suggests a better way to match patients with depression to a medication.
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