A specific phobia is an unrealistic or extreme fear of a specific discreet situation, object, or setting. These fears are persistent and cause those with the phobia to avoid situations in which ...

Ever find yourself feeling oddly uncomfortable around honeycomb patterns or quietly panicking when you can't find your phone? You're far from alone. While we tend to think of phobias as rare, extreme ...

What seems like childish nonsense actually reveals sophisticated brain wiring that's been protecting humans for thousands of years. Many children experience fear of darkness, which, in certain cases, ...

TUESDAY, June 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Adults' phobias can be correlated with changes in the structure of their brains, a new study finds. What’s more, the neurological differences seen in adults ...