We all experience anxiety in social situations, whether it's the flutter of nerves you feel before giving a presentation or ...

Mice have an instinctive reaction to hide when the shadow of a bird passes over. In a new study, scientists taught the rodents to overcome that fear. dubinkinv / 500px via Getty Images Humans have ...

We don't have to let the biological tendency to focus on the bad rule our lives and color our view of the world. You’re out on a walk. The sun is out, the birds are chirping, and a pleasant, hazy view ...

Researchers have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. The study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for fear-related ...

New year, new you, some say… but not everyone views the coming of the new year with excitement or anticipation. For many, the future doesn’t seem to hold much stability — to say nothing of comfort or ...