Being paranoid carries a pretty negative connotation. We imagine a fragile-looking guy cautiously meandering the streets, maybe right up against a wall, with his jacket zipped up to his throat while ...

In times of unexpected uncertainty, such as the sudden appearance of a global pandemic, people may be more prone to paranoia, Yale University researchers suggest in a new study published in the ...

Do you believe the moon landing was staged, vaccines cause autism, and Bush did 9/11? While you're wrong, that doesn't mean you are being paranoid. It' just means you're a conspiracy theorist. Despite ...

Paranoia is a common word that's commonly misunderstood. "S/he's so paranoid!" can be heard in everyday conversation with the same incomprehension as saying someone is "OCD" because they're organized.

As I remarked at the beginning of the very first of these posts, back in 2009, the history of science is not always what it ought to be, and today, almost a decade later, I must confess that the fate ...

Having suspicions and worries regarding loved ones is normal to a certain extent. When these fears are exaggerated and not founded on any real basis, however, these notions are termed paranoia.

Virtual reality has been used to treat conditions like autism, PTSD and depression; now a new study claims that it could be used to reduce persecutory delusions in patients with paranoia. In a study ...

Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) helps business owners achieve their full potential at every stage of their venture. Marc Olesen is president and CEO of Sift, which helps companies outpace evolving ...