Research on Phobias
If you are coping with a phobia, you may wonder about the research that is being performed. From upcoming treatments to information on how phobias develop, find information on the latest research here.
Are Girls Hardwired to Fear Snakes and Spiders?
Anecdotal evidence shows that women are more likely than men to be afraid of snakes and spiders. A new study proposes that this might be due to evolutionary factors. Are women really predisposed to snake and spider phobias?
Anecdotal evidence shows that women are more likely than men to be afraid of snakes and spiders. A new study proposes that this might be due to evolutionary factors. Are women really predisposed to snake and spider phobias?
Is It Possible to Die of Fright?
"I felt the blood curdle in my veins." "I was so scared my blood froze." We use these expressions frequently to describe the feeling of terror. New research shows that these expressions may be rooted in a small bit of truth. Read on to find out more.
"I felt the blood curdle in my veins." "I was so scared my blood froze." We use these expressions frequently to describe the feeling of terror. New research shows that these expressions may be rooted in a small bit of truth. Read on to find out more.
Read a Research Report
If you have a phobia, it is natural to want to learn all you can about the condition. However, most research reports are technical and can be hard to follow. Read on for information on how to read a research report.
If you have a phobia, it is natural to want to learn all you can about the condition. However, most research reports are technical and can be hard to follow. Read on for information on how to read a research report.
Therapy or Medication in Children With Phobias?
If your child has a phobia, you may wonder whether medication or therapy is the best course of treatment. A new study attempts to answer this question. Read on for more information.
If your child has a phobia, you may wonder whether medication or therapy is the best course of treatment. A new study attempts to answer this question. Read on for more information.
New Australian Study Unravels Snake and Spider Phobia
A new study from the University of Queensland has shown that a fear response to snakes and spiders may be learned rather than evolved. Read on for more information about the study.
A new study from the University of Queensland has shown that a fear response to snakes and spiders may be learned rather than evolved. Read on for more information about the study.
D-Cycloserine Shows Dramatic Effect in Treating Phobias
The tuberculosis medication D-cycloserine has shown dramatic effects on the treatment of phobias. Read on to find out more.
The tuberculosis medication D-cycloserine has shown dramatic effects on the treatment of phobias. Read on to find out more.
Research Findings on the Genetics of Phobias
Although scientists are still unsure exactly what causes phobias, increasing research points to genetics as playing a part. Read on for information on one team's review article.
Although scientists are still unsure exactly what causes phobias, increasing research points to genetics as playing a part. Read on for information on one team's review article.