Clare has never liked oranges, but she thinks her phobia stems from a specific experience in her childhood. She has a vivid memory of being offered orange segments in a clear plastic bag after a ...

More than 16 million of us apparently suffer from an anxiety disorder or phobia that affects our lives in some way. But today, the Government will announce a multi-million-pound grant to fund ...

Phobias are often dismissed as quirky or humorous, but for those who experience them, they are anything but trivial. A phobia can be defined as an intense, irrational fear of an object, situation ...

Phobias can be debilitating. Some people are so afraid of encountering their fear that they lock themselves at home, refusing to engage in everyday life activities. Some phobias are common. We all ...

But, if it’s really true that no one can hear you scream in space, that’s kind of limiting for USA Network’s Scare Tactics ...

Today, we’ve curated a fascinating list of five phobias that are surprisingly common in today’s world. Many of these fears may be linked to our modern lifestyles, stress, or past experiences.

For some kids, the sight of a dog—even the tiniest, friendliest one—can trigger intense fear and anxiety. While dogs are often called “man’s best friend,” for kids with a phobia of dogs, they’re ...

Nomophobia A relatively modern phobia, nomophobia refers to the fear of being without your mobile phone or losing access to it. This can cause severe anxiety among people. Chionophobia This is an ...