A phobia is typically defined as an abnormal irrational and extreme fear or something or a situation despite knowing the fact ...

It is the sense of dread that turns the smallest of spaces into the biggest of problems. One in ten of us will be affected by claustrophobia in our lifetime.

New research shows how the brain overcomes instinctive fear and has helped scientists get a better understanding of how our ...

A new form of cheating which makes athletes faster for longer - and is undetectable - is being investigated by authorities ...

Humans have certain instinctive fear reactions to things that won’t actually harm us—we might jump at a too-loud noise or ...

Researchers studied the mechanisms that learn to suppress instinctive fear responses. The study has implications beyond the ...

The findings can have implications for developing treatments to benefit people who struggle with fear-related disorders, ...

Scientists discover a brain pathway that helps suppress fear, offering new hope for anxiety and PTSD treatment.

Initially, naïve mice fled to a shelter when presented with ... maladaptive fear responses and anxiety disorders such as phobias, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which affect ...

Have you noticed you’ve got rats living in your house or garden? While you might want to get rid of them, you can do it without causing them harm. Rats and mice can be inconvenient visitors but ...

In a study published Thursday, scientists said they have identified how the brain overcomes an instinctive fear, offering clues that could benefit people who struggle with fear-related disorders, ...