Scared of spiders, storms, dogs or more recently, mushrooms? New research reveals the surprising consequences of biophobias ...

As my five- and eight-year-old sons ran screaming from a big spider lurking in the shed the other day, I realised I’d passed ...

Fear is a natural instinct that helps protect us from harm, but some phobias go way beyond the realm of common fears. Have ...

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The truth about food phobias – and why they’re a lot scarier than you realise - IN FOCUS: Assume that having a phobia of a ...

Phobias come in many different forms. Acrophobia is the fear of heights. Aviophobia is the fear of flying. Felinophobia is the fear of cats. Myxophobia is the fear of slime. Xyrophobia is the fear ...

Extreme Child Phobias: More Than Fear, Sometimes Dangerous, Even Deadly. Experts say a phobia in childhood can keep kids sick, homebound or in danger. By ABC News. February 16, 2009, 11:19 AM.

Phobias are the most common psychological disorder among women and the second most common disorder among men over 25. The American Psychiatric Association reports that each year 7.8% of American ...

Phobias affect 8-12% of Americans with overwhelming fear responses that go far beyond normal anxiety, requiring professional treatment and lifestyle changes.

In India, phobias are a significant aspect of anxiety disorders. The prevalence rate of phobias in India is estimated to be 4.2 percent, according to a meta-analysis of 13 psychiatric ...

Facebook X Reddit Email Save. New horror film “Phobias” doesn’t go for the obvious or common fears — spiders, snakes, heights, or even flying. This entertaining anthology film has the evil ...