Researchers improve the ability to walk in patients with multiple sclerosis and stroke survivors with the help of functional electrical stimulation. Read More
Researchers believe the adolescent brain may be more sensitive to the effects of alcohol as it is still developing and less robust than adults' brains. Read More
A new study recommends different strategies, including removing digital devices before bedtime and embarking on calming activities to encourage healthy sleep in children and teens. Read More
Teens who exercise get to sleep earlier, sleep for longer and have improved quality of sleep over those who are less active. Read More
Rejection from fathers may lead to an increased risk of social anxiety and loneliness in children and teens, a new study reports. Read More
A new study reports when certain brain areas react more strongly to food rewards than financial rewards, children are more likely to overeat, even if they are not hungry or overweight. Read More
Penn State researchers have developed a method to create synthetic neurons in order to study an enzyme involved in the synthesis of purines. Read More
Those with anxiety and depressive disorders may actively resist relaxation, especially if they are more sensitive to shifts in negative emotions. Read More
A new study tests conventional theories on the development of the nervous system and sheds light on how the nervous system may have evolved. Read More
Researchers have identified a small set of molecules that can convert glial cells into new neurons. The finding could help develop new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and brain injuries. Read More
Researchers say toddlers who are wary of new toys also tend to be less accepting of new foods. They suggest early food attitudes may stem from a child's personality and temperament. Read More
According to a new study, experimentally increasing the activity of a subclass of nerve cells that produce GABA has an antidepressant effect in mice. Read More
