It wasn’t until her daughter entered preschool that Holly Provan, a nurse in Los Angeles, began to worry. Compared to other kids, including her younger sister, Anna had a harder time coping when ...

Irritability in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) and stimulant use disorder (SUD) is strongly linked to suicidality and should be assessed by clinicians. Three clinical trials of adults ...

If you’ve ever felt “hangry,” your emotions have now been scientifically validated. A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Plos One examined the relationship between hunger and anger.

PITTSBURGH — Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh say brain inflammation is the root cause of common neuropsychiatric symptoms like anxiety and irritability in Alzheimer’s patients. The ...

Do you feel annoyed by other people’s behavior, even if they aren’t doing anything inappropriate? Do you get a little short-tempered with your loved ones? It’s normal to feel irritable sometimes. But ...

My family usually knows when I am in a bad mood because I get snippy in my responses. They can’t see what is going on internally — for example, that I am hungry because I haven’t gotten the chance to ...

In a recent study published in the Scientific Reports Journal, researchers examined the relationships between emotional constructs such as irritability, impulsivity, and anger. They investigated how ...

A new trial will test whether a medication that targets gut bacteria can also improve irritability in teenagers with autism spectrum disorder. The Tapestry study, a collaboration between the Murdoch ...

(NewsNation) — Being “hangry” isn’t just in your head: A new report suggests there is a connection between people’s levels of irritability and their hunger. “The colloquial term “hangry” refers to the ...

The image of the grumpy old man is a well-worn trope in popular culture, often played for comedic effect. However, for many men and their families, increased irritability with age can be a genuine and ...