Concussions

Concussions Schools Students

Public schools often lack sufficient support for students with concussions, report says

Children's Health

Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries

Traumatic brain injuries may one day be treated with a nasal spray

Slap fighting, championed by UFC founder, leaves most participants with concussion signs, Pitt study warns

Baseball players' vision problems shine light on lingering concussion symptoms

Traumatic brain injuries are chronic conditions that require lifelong support, research shows

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Children's Health

Breathing exercises may help teens with lingering concussion symptoms

Teen Concussion Recovery

Saliva test for concussions, which Penn State researchers helped create, receives U.S. patent

Saliva Concussion Test Penn State

Children's Health

Even head impacts that don't result in concussions can impair brain function

Head impact in youth football

Children should wear helmets while sledding to prevent head injuries, pediatricians say

Sledding Safety

Strict rest after sports-related concussions not necessary, experts now agree

Sports Concussion

Even a mild concussion can increase stroke risk for several years, study finds

Traumatic brain injury

Sports concussions eventually could be diagnosed via a sideline saliva test

A single head injury can increase the risk of dementia, Penn study finds

Head injuries dementia

Children's Health

Many teenagers start driving too soon after a concussion

Teens drivers concussion

New blood test can improve triage for elderly concussion patients

New blood test to rule out brain tissue damage

Sixers' Tobias Harris says NBA sleep deprivation 'like the NFL with concussions'

Could helmetless tackling training reduce football head injuries

Eagles' Jason Kelce explains on Instagram how he wound up on Falcons sideline

Erectile dysfunction in former NFL players linked to concussions

These concussion-preventing bike helmets mimic the brain's protective fluid

concussion preventing bike helmet

Temple scientist developing blood test to better diagnose traumatic brain injuries

Family of former Eagles player could receive nothing from NFL’s CTE settlement

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Domestic violence’s overlooked damage: concussion and brain injury

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New Jersey lawmaker seeks ban on tackle football for kids under 12

Football Stock

Eric Lindros a key figure in scathing HBO 'Real Sports' report on NHL's handling of concussions

Penn State: This helmet tech can help prevent football concussions

Delaware County native's injury sparks changes to the NFL's concussion protocol

Penn study spots evidence for higher concussion vulnerability in women

At CHOP, helping to see a better way to diagnose concussions

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CHOP, Penn teaming up to study sports-related concussions in teens

The Q&A ... with Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph

Former Temple soccer star Len Oliver pledges brain to concussion research

Temple, Penn chosen for huge concussion study

Study: Concussions linked to higher long-term risk of suicide

In reality, the movie 'Concussion' shows just how little we all care about head injuries

Will Smith's 'Concussion' clear to use NFL logos without consent

U.S. Soccer announces new header rules to protect young players from concussions

Former Temple star Bernard Pierce in concussion protocol after blocking for other team

Ex-Wildwood football star at forefront of concussion-reducing helmet technology

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Smart mouthguard targets youth football concussions

Youth Football

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First mRNA-based flu vaccine approved by the FDA for older adults

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How much coffee is safe to drink? American Heart Association weighs in

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Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the U.S. healthcare system often prevents it

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