January 23, 2012: Study Shows How Stress Triggers Immune System
Conflict fires up molecules related to inflammation, researchers report

January 23, 2012: Health Tip: When Stress Becomes Dangerous
Signs you should call your doctor

January 20, 2012: British Troops Have Lower Rate of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Study looked at prevalence among U.S., U.K. military personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan

January 19, 2012: U.S. Military Women Exposed to More Combat Than Ever Before
Female soldiers have the same rate of post-traumatic stress disorder as males, study finds

January 18, 2012: Gossiping Might Be Good for You
Telling others when you see someone behaving badly makes you feel better, study suggests

January 13, 2012: Experts Urge Public Action to Aid Cancer Prevention
Cancer society's new guidelines for diet and exercise stress community support

January 12, 2012: Your Smartphone May Be Stressing You Out
The more people checked the Web for personal reasons, the more anxious they were, study found

January 12, 2012: Health Tip: Better Manage Stress
Suggestions to help keep it under control

January 09, 2012: Grief Is a Real Heartbreaker, Study Finds
Stress, anxiety may increase heart attack risk in the weeks after a loved one's death

January 05, 2012: Heart Failure, Diabetes Might Be Linked by Protein
Although 'p53' helps suppress tumors, new study finds negative effects

December 23, 2011: Cancer Survivors Should Take Steps to Keep Healthy During Holidays
Avoid stress and try to relax, expert urges

December 22, 2011: Caring for Low Birth-Weight Baby Hard on Moms: Study
The added stress takes its toll on health, researchers say

December 21, 2011: Health Tip: Manage Stress
Too much can harm your heart

December 20, 2011: Mindfulness Training May Help Arthritis Patients Cope
Small study found those who used it were less tired, stressed

December 19, 2011: 'Nerve Snip' Might Ease Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat
Some people are more prone to stress-linked heart disorder, experts point out

December 15, 2011: Legalized Same-Sex Marriage May Boost Gay Men's Health
Gay, bisexual men in Massachusetts had fewer doctor visits after law changed, study says

December 08, 2011: Stress Early in Pregnancy Linked to Fewer Baby Boys
Women in first trimester during major earthquake gave birth earlier and had more girls, study finds

December 06, 2011: Most U.S. Presidents Live Longer Than Their Peers
Stress of the White House doesn't seem to shave years from a man's life, study finds

December 02, 2011: Pressure to Be Perfect Parent Can Discourage New Moms, Dads
Study found it eroded confidence for mothers, created stress for fathers

December 01, 2011: Multitasking Stresses Out Working Moms More Than Dads
Mothers spend many waking hours doing at least two things at once, study finds

November 25, 2011: Racism's Mental Toll May Explain Some Health Disparities
Psychological responses to racism among U.S. blacks similar to those associated with trauma, study finds

November 23, 2011: Some Holiday Traditions Have Health Consequences: Expert
Curbing calories and alcohol intake can help prevent season-related heart attacks, strokes

November 21, 2011: Bullying Moves From Online to Text-Messaging: Study
Technologies change but distressed kids, concerned adults are constants

November 18, 2011: Health Tip: Treat Yourself Well During the Holidays
Don't neglect your health

November 16, 2011: Women More Prone to 'Broken Heart' Syndrome: Study
Associated with emotional stress, clinical condition mimics a heart attack

November 11, 2011: Health Tip: Managing Diabetes While Under Stress
It can be a tough challenge

November 09, 2011: Money Woes May Drive Some Seniors to Smoke, Drink More
Men and those with less education were most prone, study finds

October 31, 2011: Past Trauma May Contribute to Bowel Disorder
Many people with irritable bowel syndrome have suffered stressful events over many years, study finds

October 28, 2011: Stress Linked to Higher Mortality Risk Among Men
Even moderate but sustained stress might have deadly effects, study suggests

October 25, 2011: Sleepy Teens More Prone to Weight Gain: Study
Hormones may set stage for weight gain in kids who don't get enough shut-eye, researcher says

October 20, 2011: Foreclosure Crisis Threatening Americans' Health: Study
People who fall behind on mortgage payments more depressed, have food worries, don't take meds

October 13, 2011: Could Discrimination Help Trigger Illness in Blacks?
Stress tied to bias might explain race-based disparities in disease rates, researchers say

October 13, 2011: Why Johnny Won't Go to School
Kids plagued by physical complaints on weekdays may have a 'school avoidance' problem

October 10, 2011: Shift Workers Show Rise in Stress Hormone
Long-term cortisol levels higher among workers under 40, study finds

October 10, 2011: Everyday Stigma May Take Toll on Lesbians, Gays
Stress results from daily exposure to inequality, not just traumatic crimes or abuse, study shows

October 10, 2011: Exercise Linked to Reduced Worker Productivity
Highly stressed workers tend to exercise more, work less, study shows

October 06, 2011: Children of Alcoholics Drink More When Stressed
Family drinking history predicts how much alcohol people consume if burdened, study finds

October 04, 2011: Stress May Affect Preemies' Brains, Study Shows
Intensive-care stressors range from diaper changes to invasive procedures

September 24, 2011: Good Moms Seem to Help Poor Kids Become Healthy Adults
Having a nurturing mother may protect against health risks associated with poverty, study finds

September 23, 2011: Study Suggests Link Between Stress and Aggressive Breast Cancer
But research with minority women doesn't prove cause-and-effect

September 13, 2011: Health Tip: When You're Under Stress...
... Suggestions to keep it under control

September 06, 2011: Burnout, Dissatisfaction Seem Rampant Among Medical Residents
One-third dissatisfied with work-life balance, nearly half emotionally exhausted, study finds

September 05, 2011: Boorish Co-Workers Can Damage Your Home Life
Workers who endure incivility at work go home more stressed and distracted, study finds

August 15, 2011: Health Tip: Manage Your Stress at Work
Suggestions to keep it under control

August 05, 2011: NASCAR Pit Crews Need Strength, Stamina, Too
It's not just the drivers who need athletic ability to be good at what they do, study finds

August 05, 2011: Less Worry, Better Coping Seen Among Religious Folks
Strong spirituality linked to greater tolerance of uncertainty, studies find

August 05, 2011: Months After Shootings, Many Virginia Tech Students Suffered PTSD
Study found death, injury of friends, fear for friends' safety during rampage biggest factor in trauma

July 19, 2011: 'Broken Heart Syndrome' May Affect More People Than Thought
Two-thirds of patients with the disorder reported experiencing a stressful trigger event, study shows

July 19, 2011: Study Hints at How Stress of Domestic Violence Might Be Passed to Unborn Child
Doesn't show cause-and-effect, but suggests low-stress pregnancies are best

July 15, 2011: Drinking Alcohol May Prolong, Not Relieve, Stress
Stress can also change how booze makes a person feel and boost the desire for alcohol, study shows