Damage from concussion alters the way information is transmitted between the 2 halves of the brain, according to a new study. Damage from concussion alters the way information is transmitted between ...

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way the brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a blow to the body that ...

CHICAGO - Damage from concussion alters the way information is transmitted between the two halves of the brain, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological ...

A concussion is a type of brain injury that can be caused by falls, high-impact sports, and other accidents. While they’re technically mild injuries, concussions sometimes carry more serious risks, ...

May 7, 2021 - Among collegiate football players and other athletes, Black athletes recognize fewer concussion-related symptoms than their White counterparts, reports a study in the May/June issue of ...

In a new series, The Athletic breaks down some of the most common football injuries (no pun intended), giving you the lowdown on what exactly it is and what happens after a player picks it up. You can ...

Key Points: Scientists continue to uncover the ways in which even mild brain injury influences the brain's functioning. Recent findings suggest that such injuries can have an impact on the structure ...

Individuals who had experienced a concussion were found to be at a greater risk of Parkinson disease, mood and anxiety disorders (MADs), dementia, and hyperactivity disorder, with concussed women ...

If you’ve ever had a head injury or suspected concussion, you may have been warned to stay awake for several hours or to have someone wake you up every hour. This advice stemmed from the belief that ...

Getting your bell rung. Taking a ‘knock on the noggin’. Taking it on the chin. Getting your lights knocked out. These are all terms used to describe contact to the head that could lead to concussion.

Last week, the NFL hosted officials from the National Athletic Trainers' Association, and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine completed two days of meetings and programs with ...