Amber Ford, 31, from Scotland, was a 'healthy' individual before she became unwell in 2018, and now faces a grappling ...

To not react negatively to a starter pistol, the brain has to recognize the blast as harmless and then shut down any fearful ...

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

Most of us walk out of our childhoods with core fears—abandonment, strong emotions, being seen, being invisible. Here are ...

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 ...

Researchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma -- a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for PTSD.

A research team has uncovered key insights into how the brain processes others' distress. Using miniature endoscopic calcium imaging, the researchers identified specific neural ensembles in the ...

"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 ...