Concussion : Science World Report

Dec 02, 2016 03:10 AM EST

Researchers May Have Found A Way To Detect Brain Damage

New study reveals that researchers are exploring a way to detect brain injury in NFL players.

Jun 03, 2016 04:00 AM EDT

Concussions in Children Are Greatly Underestimated, Study Reveals

Pediatric concussion rates in the U.S. may be widely underreported, according to a new report from CHOP and the CDC.

Feb 09, 2016 07:26 PM EST

Does Concussion Increase The Risk Of Suicide?

Could concussions increase the risk of suicide?

Feb 09, 2016 10:04 AM EST

Concussions Linked to an Increased Risk of Suicide in Adults

Concussions may have more of an effect than you might have thought.

Jan 02, 2016 10:45 AM EST

Helmetless Football Tackling Drills May Reduce the Amount of Head Impacts in the Sport

There's been national debate around football-related head impacts and how they can cause problems later in life. Now, in order to reduce these problems, researchers have helped develop a set of helmetless-tackling drills.

Dec 10, 2015 12:46 PM EST

Concussions Are The Biggest Injuries Among High-School Cheerleaders

Cheerleaders are on the sidelines to support sports' teams, but many don't think about the type of injuries they might encounter.

Dec 01, 2015 12:58 PM EST

Concussion Symptoms May Disappear, But Slowed Brain Blood Flow Persists

The symptoms of a concussion may pass, but a new study shows that even following clinical recovery, some athletes experience reduced blood flow to the brain.

Nov 09, 2015 02:49 PM EST

Could A Blood Test Predict Concussions In Children?

Researchers believe that a blood test may be helpful in determining whether a child has sustained a concussion, as well as determining ithe severity of the problem.

Sep 18, 2015 12:19 PM EDT

CTE: Brain Disease Found In 87 Deceased NFL Players

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy has been found in 96 percent of 91 recently deceases NFL players, and 79 percent of all football players examined.

Sep 10, 2015 01:24 PM EDT

Concussion: Vision Testing Effective for Detection

The King-Devick vision test has proved that when coupled with at least one other test, it can be 100 percent effective in detecting concussions.

May 19, 2015 12:11 AM EDT

Concussion Found To Affect Future Memory In NFL Players

New findings published in JAMA Neurology examined the relationship between memory performance with hippocampal volume and concussion history, which have lead some retired NFL players to impaired memory issues later in life.

May 05, 2015 06:29 PM EDT

Concussions For Student Football Players Are More Likely To Occur During Practice, Study Found

New findings published in JAMA Pediatrics reveal that concussions among football players oftentimes occur during high school and college team practices.