To qualify as a specific phobia, a fear must be persistent — it happens each time the object or situation is encountered — ...

Box jellyfish where they shouldn't be. One concerning shift has been in the range of box jellyfish, some species of which can be deadly. "The box jellyfish that we have an abundance of in Hawaii ...

A waitress says she has a ketchup phobia – while a therapist told Fox News Digital that she could be making the situation worse by talking about it. Alexandriah Govan, 23, of Glasgow, Scotland ...

The lion’s mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata), known as the largest species of jellyfish in the world, can grow to staggering sizes, reaching up to 8 feet (2 meters) in diameter and extending its ...

Commitment phobia can include fear of commitment across several dimensions, not just romantic relationships. It can include fear of deep friendship and a reluctance to commit to a job or career. ...

Despite their association with beachside stings, jellyfish hold a treasure trove of health benefits, including heart health and weight management. Here are insights.

Still, trypophobia can wreak havoc on the lives of those who do have it. Philip recalls treating one client with trypophobia who refused to go outside, for fear of encountering lizards or snakes.

Jellyfish have been floating through Earth’s oceans seemingly forever. But pinning down the exact origin of these squishy sea creatures, which are some of the earliest complex animals, is difficult.

Plane accidents such as the collision above Reagan National Airport can trigger aerophobia, the fear of flying. Here’s how to manage the phobia.

When someone has a phobia, they often go out of their way to make sure they can avoid the thing or situation they're afraid of. Maybe they'll skip someone's wedding because they don't want to fly ...

A British mother says her extreme phobia of vomit has left her suicidal — and unable to leave the house. Alex Sim-Wise, 43, says the crippling fear, known as emetophobia, began when she was ...

A video shared in a Feb. 21, 2025, X post claimed to show a "mesmerizing yet eerie" jellyfish moving across the seafloor. The 9-second clip showed the jellyfish coming into frame with big yellow ...