If the idea of flying makes you nervous, you're not alone. Thankfully, there are a few simple steps you can take to alleviate ...

Now, scientists have discovered exactly how the brain overcomes instinctive fear, shedding light on potential treatments for anxiety, PTSD, and phobias. From birth, humans and animals have what ...

Researchers have discovered how specific brain circuits process empathy, showing that witnessing others in pain activates the ...

Your fear is a survival tool, but sometimes, it overreacts -- making us afraid of things that aren’t true threats. A new study shows how the brain learns to let go of unnecessary fears ...

"The message up to the brain is saying, 'Hold on, I'm actually safe right now. That alarm is a false alarm.'" (Related: Here's what fear does to your brain and your body.) One of the most ...