New research suggests humans have evolved an innate tendency to sense snakes — and spiders, too — and to learn to fear them. picked by DemureArt 7 months ago

What were we told to fear before radical Islam appeared? In the fifties and sixties the perceived threat was from communism. As one enemy fades another appears. picked by Bornbad 1 week ago

Fear him. picked by Ellz 10 months ago

A chef with a fear of food has survived for the past 25 years on a diet of biscuits. Andrew Forster's bizarre eating disorder means he cannot eat the meals he cooks up for customers at his restaurant. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

"Once again we see that the GOP will truly do and say anything regardless of whether or not it's true, they are so desperate to hold onto power," Democratic National Committee Communications Director Karen Finney said in a statement. "Clearly Republicans are so afraid of their abysmal record they can't offer one example of what they've done to keep America safe." I'd just labe... read full post picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

About 40 million adults will suffer from some form of anxiety disorder, including phobias, panic disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is estimated that nearly 15 percent of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan develop PTSD. This research by Rutgers is hoped to point to new methods of treatment. picked by bernardblack 3 months ago

This is not about electing Ron Paul,(too late for that), it's about the Trilateral Commission's fear of young people finding out about the power they have.
Edit: The official site picked by siennablue 5 months ago

i looked in the mirror. not just in the mirror. i looked through my mirror. i saw my ego reflection. picked by muppet 1 year ago

For the people who have a fear of Friday the 13th.
here you can see what else you're scared of to!!
I wonder if they have a phobia for a fear of not bieng able to PLIME! picked by nesbyniccolo 1 year ago

Playing the terrorism card, a GOP-linked group twists facts about a controversial electronic surveillance bill.

*The hell you say!
/sarcasm picked by dollyllama 8 months ago

The short film, produced by David Grey for Village Film, documents the tragic fates of a several individual gay Iraqis. Really important to watch. Not safe for those squeamish.
(Link takes to a story, actual video is in comments) picked by gratheo 2 weeks ago

Iraqi youth fear departure of U.S. troops picked by buddha 1 year ago

Says he was in a public men's room in Titusville, Florida, says he was in the room because he was afraid of black men in the park.(Florida, *heh*) picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Researchers have uncovered a molecular mechanism that governs the formation of fears stemming from traumatic events. The work could lead to the first drug to treat the millions of adults who suffer each year from persistent, debilitating fears - including hundreds of soldiers returning from conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A New Zealander who invented a toilet that used worms to produce compost had to prove the worms were not traumatised before authorities would approve his product. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

A teenage girl in Madhya Pradesh killed herself on Wednesday after being traumatised by media reports that a "Big Bang" experiment in Europe could bring about the end of the world, her father said. picked by AutumnLotus 1 month ago

Hundreds of endangered monkeys are being taken from the African bush and sent to a “secretive” laboratory in Iran for scientific experiments. All will undergo invasive and maybe painful experiments leading ultimately to their death. picked by deEPCHIll 3 months ago

American military researchers are working to uncover and harness the most terrifying chemical imaginable: that most primal odor, the scent of fear. picked by deepchill 8 months ago

Drinking alcohol dulls the brain's ability to detect threats, US researchers said today in a study that helps explain why drunk people get into bar fights and drive their cars. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

A fear of bridges picked by kissmenow 9 months ago