Two studies shed light on kids with callous-unemotional traits, characterized by a lack of empathy, guilt, and reduced sensitivity to others' emotions.

A new book digs into the psychology of thrill seekers to find out why they thrive on fear. Take the quiz to see how adventurous you are.

An analysis of 1.2 million tweets from people in Hawaii around the time of the 2018 false missile alert shows a marked and lasting increase in anxiety.

New research in rats pinpoints the part of the brain that inhibits feelings of fear, which could lead to new treatments for PTSD.

Prepping your marathon of horror movies to celebrate Halloween? A movie expert explains their history and why frightening films work on us.