Daniel Freeman receives funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the Medical Research Council (MRC). The current research was funded by the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical ...

While most of us don’t love needles, it’s estimated that at least 10% of the population has a needle phobia that prevents them from seeking out essential medical care. It’s a concern for health ...

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 ...

Acrophobia affects millions of people worldwide, but this so-called irrational fear has deep evolutionary roots that may have saved countless lives throughout human history. Research shows that fear ...

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 ...