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Key differences seen in brains of patients who responded to exposure-based therapy or stress-reduction therapy; new study seeks children and teens for further research.

Feeling angry these days? New research suggests that a good night of sleep may be just what you need.

Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how the enteric nervous system forms, which could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s.

Subscalp brain monitoring devices could offer long-term, continuous, and reliable recording of neural activity at home and in the clinic.

By detecting subtle differences in the way that Alzheimer’s sufferers use language, researchers have developed an A.I. algorithm that could potentially diagnose Alzheimer’s without the need for expensive scans or in-person testing.

Simple exercises can help to make people more playful and consequently feel more satisfied with their lives. The researchers had participants in an experiment perform a week of exercises to boost their playfulness. They found that the trait can be stimulated and trained - and that this improves a person's mood.

Public health and safety would benefit from eliminating daylight saving time, according to a position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Researchers from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), UK and Japan have developed a neurologically acting protein and tested it in laboratory studies. In mice, the experimental compound ameliorated symptoms of certain neurological injuries and diseases, while on the microscopic level it was able to establish and repair connections between neurons.

Fans of sake, the traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage, may have even more reason to enjoy it now: Japanese scientists have discovered that a mutant strain of sake yeast produces high levels of the amino acid ornithine.

Some 10,000 mental health apps — which are not subject to FDA oversight — are available in mobile app stores today. Picking one isn't an easy task. Now, researchers have developed an online assessment tool, currently available in its beta version, to help patients and providers make more informed decisions about choosing and using a mental health app.