When someone gets hit in the head, it can be tempting to brush it off as “just a bump” or a “mild” concussion. But the truth is, no head injury should ever be taken lightly. Even what seems like a ...

T OLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - 5-year-old Robert McGriff Jr. is back from a night at the hospital and recovering from what his mother ...

White matter hyperintensities no longer a reliable way to diagnose mild traumatic brain injury, UAB study shows ...

Concussion diagnosis relies on subtle physical findings, symptom checklists from the individual and basic screening questions ...

Young athletes may hide or downplay symptoms to keep playing, but identifying concussions quickly is important for protecting ...

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

CHICAGO -- Children with even relatively mild concussions can have persistent attention and memory problems a year after their injuries, according to a study that helps identify which children may be ...

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

Concussion and other traumatic brain injuries impact an estimated 69 million people every year, as a result of sports ...

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a ...

Research reveals the promise of two psychedelic compounds – psilocybin and 5-methoxy-N, N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT) – ...

There are multiple steps in the NFL's concussion protocol, particularly as they pertain to players returning to the field.