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 ...

Think phobias are just about spiders and heights? Let's be real, the landscape of what terrifies us is shifting dramatically. We're living in a time where technology, climate concerns, and ...

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 ...

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 ...