Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

A new study reveals that online discussions may lead to trypophobia, the fear of tiny holes. Essex and Suffolk researchers surveyed 283 individuals 19 to 22 years. A quarter of trypophobics were ...

Imagine having horrible acne and finally coming to terms with it and choosing not to let it bother you or your self image. Then imagine literally being screamed at by another student because she is ...

A woman who is terrified of lines and holes “suffered in silence” for more than 30 years before speaking about her phobia, afraid people would think that she was a “freak”. Samantha Harradine has ...

Fear is triggered when a danger or a stimulus predicting immediate danger is perceived, with its role being to prepare the body to face this danger. Trypophobia, an intense fear of clustered small ...

Does the above picture of a lotus seed pod freak you out? If so, there’s a chance you suffer from trypophobia, the fear of small holes in certain configurations. You know what else apparently could ...