Hodophobia is the medical term for an extreme fear of traveling. Some people call it “trip-a-phobia.” It’s often a heightened fear of a particular mode of transportation, such as airplanes. It’s also ...

Roughly around 19 million Americans have at least one phobia, ranging from mild reactions to severe disruptions in daily life ...

LifeStance Health reports new anxiety medications are expected for 2026, featuring innovative treatments in clinical trials ...

Anxiety disorders are surprisingly common and often go undiagnosed.Their ability to mimic numerous medical conditions adds to the challenge. Anxiety disorders make up the most common category of ...

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Androphobia is an intense fear of men that is disproportionate to the threat they might pose and that negatively affects a person’s ability to function. For example, it may affect their work or social ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

The symptoms of atrial fibrillation might be mistaken for anxiety and vice versa. Atrial fibrillation, also called AFib, is a common heart condition that affects blood flow in your heart. There might ...

Insomnia or anxiety could be linked to fewer number of immune cells, potentially resulting in a less effective immune system, ...

Children with higher infant screen time showed earlier maturation of brain networks linked to visual processing and cognitive control. The researchers suggested that intense, highly stimulating screen ...