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Early-life stress causes digestive problems and anxiety in rats
May 26, 2016 by NewsBot
Traumatic events early in life can increase levels of norepinephrine -- the primary hormone responsible for preparing the body to react to stressful situations -- in the gut, increasing the risk of developing chronic indigestion and anxiety during adulthood, a new study reports.
