A new study shows that one helmet may protect against concussions better than others
Brain Injury
A New Blood Test to Diagnose Concussions On The Field
A protein could signal the first signs of brain changes due to a concussion.
Your Kid Is Probably Wearing the Wrong Helmet to Prevent Concussions
With more than 40,000 concussions occurring each year among U.S. high school students, researchers decided to test how well the different helmet brands protected against head injuries.
Kids With Concussions Should Take a Timeout From School
There’s a push to help kids who get a concussion during a game to sit out, but the latest research says these kids need to be cautious about returning to the classroom as well.
Your Brain Cells Shrink While You Sleep (And That’s a Good Thing)
In a predatory world, sleep doesn’t make much evolutionary sense. Why would any creature lie down, shut its eyes and not move for about a third of a day? It’s like an invitation to be eaten.
Deadly Brain Amoeba Found in Louisiana Drinking Water
Parasite Has Already Killed Two Boys
Concussions May Cause More Brain Damage in Kids With ADHD
Children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may experience more disability after mild brain injuries than those without the condition, according to the latest study.
New Head Sensors Measure Concussion Risks
Two novel products can alert athletes — and doctors — immediately after a significant blow to the head, signalling a possible concussion. The devices also keep track of the total number of impacts over time. Read more about …
Concussion and Alzheimer’s Patients Show Similar Brain Changes
Damage from concussions and the progressive deterioration of neurons in Alzheimer’s look similar on brain scans, according to the latest study, and produce similar symptoms as well.
More Concussions Prolong Kids’ Recovery Time
Concussions are increasingly being diagnosed in kids — especially those participating in contact sports like football — and new research shows that having more than one concussion can prolong a child’s recovery.
High School Athletes Continue To Play Despite Concussion Symptoms
High school athletes experience their fair share of dangerous head injuries during high-impact sports play, but new research shows many high school football players won’t bring their concussion symptoms to their coaches’ attention.
The Brain of a Bomber: Did Damage Caused By Boxing Play a Role in the Boston Bombings?
Questions about traumatic brain injury and bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev begin to surface
Helmets and Mouthguards Don’t Prevent Concussions
Helmets and mouth guards don’t protect against concussions, says an international group of experts