What many people call anxiety may actually be fear. Understanding how the brain’s alarm system works can completely change ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Everyone is afraid of something—it’s what makes us human. From being scared of certain animals and objects to specific situations, ...

Scientists are discovering that our tendency to develop certain phobias might be written in our DNA before we even encounter the things that terrify us. Evidence from twin studies suggests that ...

It isn’t just our brains wiring us for fear, it’s also everything we absorb as we grow up. From the moment we’re little, our families, schools, and communities teach us what’s “normal” and what feels ...

Change is inevitable, yet for many, the thought of change triggers a deep unease that goes beyond normal apprehension. This feeling that something new or different might threaten our sense of security ...

Thalassophobia is a fear of large bodies of water, such as oceans, seas, and lakes. Phobias are a type of anxiety disorders. Thalassophobia is an example of what experts call specific phobias. These ...

A new study reveals that people with high psychopathic traits don't lack fear. Instead, their hearts race during scary ...

King Charles' wife Queen Camilla suffers from a common phobia that affects her during certain royal visits – an expert reveals how she can tackle it ...