Almost a quarter of US children with symptoms of a brain injury or concussion are not checked for the condition, with younger children particularly likely to be overlooked, a new national study finds.

A new study of high school football players found that concussions affect an often-overlooked but important brain signal. The findings are being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological ...

The lasting impact that concussions can have on the brain is on the minds of anyone involved in football, from parents of the youngest Pop Warner players to those in the professional ranks. More and ...

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The crisis of long-term brain damage in Australian contact sports may be deepening, and authorities must do more.

MINNEAPOLIS — For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a study published on March 12, ...

Researchers study the function of different types of brain cells after traumatic injury using fluorescent dyes in a novel "mini-brain." A biomedical engineering professor at the University of ...

Dr. Myron L. Rolle, former NFL safety and pediatric neurosurgeon, has joined the NFL as a strategic advisor on player health, ...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) walks off the field in the third quarter after an injury during the game against the Buffalo Bills in an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, ...

For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a study published on March 12, 2025, online in ...

Many people assume that once the initial symptoms improve, the brain has fully recovered. However, experts stress that ongoing monitoring is important, particularly if symptoms persist or worsen over ...

Doctor wrapping child's head. Children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may experience more disability after mild brain injuries than those without the condition, according to the ...