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Recurrent concussions are down in high school sports

October 31, 2017

Recurrent concussions are down in high school sports

With passage of laws requiring U.S. high schools to report young athletes' concussions, more of these head injuries are being reported - but the rate of repeat concussions has gone down, a new study shows.

High school forfeits football game after 9 players take blows to head

October 17, 2017

High school forfeits football game after 9 players take blows to head

A high school team in Canada forfeited a game Friday after nine players suffered head injuries, CBC News reports.

CTE breakthrough: Biomarker may indicate disease in living patients

September 27, 2017

CTE breakthrough: Biomarker may indicate disease in living patients

Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine said they’ve identified a key biomarker that may make it possible to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in living patients.

Assistant vice principal paralyzed in Slip 'N Slide accident

September 27, 2017

Assistant vice principal paralyzed in Slip 'N Slide accident

A summer party turned tragic for an assistant vice principal and his family on Saturday, when he was critically injured in a Slip N’ Slide accident.

'Walking Dead' stuntman dead after on-set accident; production shut down

September 27, 2017

'Walking Dead' stuntman dead after on-set accident; production shut down

A stuntman working on the set of “The Walking Dead” has reportedly suffered a serious injury to his head.

CTE found in brains of 110 out of 111 deceased NFLers

September 26, 2017

CTE found in brains of 110 out of 111 deceased NFLers

Researchers studying the brains of 202 former football players discovered traces of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in nearly all of them, with the most severe cases occurring in players who had reached the professional level.

Navy SEAL embraces wife for first time since tragic accident

September 26, 2017

Navy SEAL embraces wife for first time since tragic accident

A touching video of a Navy SEAL standing and embracing his wife four months after a traumatic car accident left him with a severe brain injury has been viewed by more than 3 million people.

Jets' rookie's 'perfect place to die' response to player safety question prompts backlash

September 26, 2017

Jets' rookie's 'perfect place to die' response to player safety question prompts backlash

A Jets rookie has found himself in hot water over his response to a question on player health and safety that comes on the heels of the largest update on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) so far.

Miami Dolphins, UM develop program to study concussions in high school athletes

September 26, 2017

Miami Dolphins, UM develop program to study concussions in high school athletes

The Miami Dolphins play their first pre-season game Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium.

Some youth football drills raise head-impact risk more than others

September 25, 2017

Some youth football drills raise head-impact risk more than others

Several youth football drills expose young athletes to head impacts more frequently and more roughly than others, according to a U.S. study that followed 10- and 11-year-old players for a full season.