Neurons activated by psychological strain recruited immune cells that drove skin inflammation in mice, revealing a pathway linking stress and skin disease.

Stress affects every individual differently, and for some, its physical manifestations can be both surprising and disruptive. One of the most uncomfortable ways stress impacts the body is through ...

The mystery of how stress exacerbates atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema, may be closer to being understood. A new study published in the journal Science has identified a specific nerve ...

Stress resilience isn't a flatline. It's a flex, according to new research from Florida International University. Marcelo Bigliassi, assistant professor of psychophysiology, and Ph.D. student Dayanne ...

Stress triggers histamine release, which can cause itching, redness, and hives in some people. Can over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines provide relief? Histamine is a key chemical involved in ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. If you’ve noticed your hair shedding rapidly a few months after having surgery, significant weight loss, serious illness, severe fever, starting a new ...

The lateral habenula is a brain region associated with behavioral changes and autonomic responses during psychological stress. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have identified the involvement ...

First, let me say that this will not be my normal post. But there is a reason for that. I spend a considerable portion of my professional life speaking and writing about stress and burnout from an ...

Stress is an inevitable part of any professional’s life, but how individuals handle it early in their careers significantly impacts both their health and long-term success. While many professionals ...

Psychological stress is known to exacerbate skin allergies, but the underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. Recent studies using a mouse model of immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated ...