NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One in five soldiers who returns from Iraq or Afghanistan having suffered a concussion develops chronic headaches that occur at least half the days of each month, according ...

High school football is officially back, and the sound of pads hitting under the Friday night lights is something fans across ...

Parents and coaches play a critical role in protecting student-athletes. By staying informed, promoting safe play and taking ...

Young athletes aren’t always quick to recognize concussion symptoms, and some may even hide or downplay what they’re feeling ...

As you age, your risk of this type of brain injury goes up. That’s why it’s important to know the signs and the best ways to ...

For many children, playing sports is an important part of maintaining a well-rounded lifestyle. Sports teach student-athletes things like fitness, discipline and teamwork, but there is a degree of ...

ST. PAUL - Running back Jessey Grove took the football right up the middle during a game with rival Luverne last season, and was hit in the head. The Windom Area High School senior immediately went ...

High school football teams in South Florida are using extra helmet protection, safer tackling techniques, and medical ...

Headaches can linger long after the initial blow. May 3, 2013— -- She was just a 12-year-old athlete when it happened: A blow to the head from a lacrosse ball left Marianna Consiglio with a ...

Male youth athletes reporting neck pain or headache at baseline assessment were at an increased risk of concussion during the season, after adjusting for age group, body checking, year of play, ...