Why do we slow down for car crashes or binge true crime? Psychologist Coltan Scrivner says our fascination with fear isn’t just dark — it’s adaptive.

Millions struggle with an intense fear of something that poses little or no threat, from flying to cockroaches to a trip to ...

According to a new study by Talker Research, nearly three in ten American adults are just too scared to sleep in the dark.

Nearly a third of American adults still admit to being afraid of the dark — and the Halloween season isn’t helping them sleep ...

Three in 10 American adults are still afraid of the dark, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed 29% of respondents admitted they still have a fear of the ...

Many adults never outgrow their fear of the dark. A new survey found that nearly three in 10 adults still feel uneasy when ...