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 ...

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 with phobias are more extensive than those ...

Fear is one of our most ancient emotions, wired into our brains to keep us alive. Yet while most people occasionally feel scared of heights or spiders, some develop intense phobias that can completely ...