Fear is a natural instinct that helps protect us from harm, but some phobias go way beyond the realm of common fears. Have ...

Phobias come in all forms—some are widely understood, like the fear of heights or spiders, while others are so uncommon they ...

Clusters of tiny holes or bumps can spark strong aversion in people with trypophobia, a condition researchers link more to disgust and fear than real threat. Common textures, such as coral or seed ...

I always thought phobias were dramatic inhibitions that stopped your life dead, like the germaphobe who practically lives in Saran Wrap to avoid contamination or the guy who can’t fly to his sister’s ...