Beta-blockers like the drug propranolol can ease physical symptoms of anxiety like trembling, sweating, and a racing heart. Learn how they work and whether they pose risks.

A reality TV star's claim that a beta blocker dulled their emotions and made them appear calm on camera has sparked a wave of social media commentary. These medicines, first developed to manage high ...

Imagine you're about to give a presentation to a room full of people. Your heart starts racing, your hands become sweaty and your voice begins to shake. Despite how much you've prepared, those ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Illustration: Cat O'Neil/The Guardian (Illustration: Cat O'Neil/The Guardian) I first took beta blockers two years ago, when I was ...

What if calming your heart didn't require a prescription? For decades, drugs called beta-blockers have been the standard for managing heart rate and blood pressure. But today, more women are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A reality TV star’s claim that a beta blocker drug dulled their emotions and made them appear calm on camera has sparked a wave of ...