From a fear of spiders to heights, scientifically proven phobias reveal ways our brains wire us to avoid perceived threats.

If you’re terrified of spiders, a psychiatrist might suggest facing your fears through seeing pictures or getting close to ...

Phobias - the word is Greek for 'fear' - have always been part of the human condition, with some people harbouring irrational fears of things that cannot or are unlikely to hurt them. Small ...

Does the wind make your heart race? Does rain give you anxiety? Find out some of the most common weather fears below. ... if ...

Ophidiophobia is the intense fear of snakes. Individuals with this phobia experience panic at the sight or even the thought of snakes. Taphephobia is the fear of being buried alive or of tombs. Due to ...

If this week has left you feeling particularly uneasy, it could be because of this little-known reason linked to phobias. A ...

Weather-related fears are among the most common phobias, affecting up to 12% of people, according to a study published in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. "Storm phobia alone ...

According to a study in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, storm phobias occur in 2%–3% of the general ...

Weather phobias are very real and more common than you might think. As much as 12% of the population has a weather-related phobia, according to a study published in the Bulletin of the American ...

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