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

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 ...

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

Phobias are an intense fear of something, like heights or certain animals, that causes significant distress. They’re typically treated with therapy, medication, or a combination of both. A ...

Experts describe how hypnosis, the oldest Western form of psychotherapy, can effectively treat pain, anxiety and phobias — and potentially support those with alcohol use disorder.  Read More ...

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

New York City residents searched critter-related phobias on Google seven times less frequently over the last two years than the national average, a study by the Phoenix-based Lunar Pest Control found.

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 ...