December 12, 2016 Supreme Court leaves $1B NFL concussion settlement in place The Supreme Court on Monday rejected challenges to the estimated $1 billion plan by the NFL to settle thousands of concussion lawsuits filed by former players, clearing the way for payouts to begin to those who have been diagnosed with brain injuries linked to repeated concussions.
December 12, 2016 Texas to launch massive youth-athlete concussion study This week, Texas will launch what state officials say is the nation's largest effort to track brain injuries among young athletes.
December 7, 2016 NHL's new concussion spotters have had spotty results so far Connor McDavid hit the ice, chin first, and a concussion spotter at least played a part in pulling him from the game.
December 2, 2016 Head injuries climb after Michigan repeals helmet law After Michigan repealed its helmet law, motorcycle riders who crashed there were 24 percent less likely to be wearing protective head gear and 14 percent more likely to suffer a head injury, a new study found.
November 29, 2016 Tests may help spot brain damage after even mild concussions Brain scans may help identify athletes who suffer from brain damage after mild concussions, a small study of current and former professional football players suggests.
November 17, 2016 Conflict of interest for NFL doctors to report to teams: Harvard study The doctors who patrol the sidelines of NFL games to assess whether injured players can safely return to the field should report to the league and players' union rather than individual teams, said a Harvard University study released on Thursday.
November 17, 2016 7-year-old gets life-like 3-D printed skull after severe fall When Teddy Ward fell down a California hillside and suffered a traumatic brain injury about two years ago, he lost nearly 50 percent of his skull.
November 15, 2016 'Warcraft' hammer, slingshot on annual most dangerous toys list A sling-shot, set of inflatable suits that kids can don and wear while crashing into each other and a hammer inspired by weapons in the movie "Warcraft" ranked among the 10 most hazardous toys on an annual list released on Tuesday by U.S. child safety advocates.
November 3, 2016 Kevin Turner, lead plaintiff in NFL concussion lawsuit, had CTE Researchers say they have found a traumatic brain disease in former Eagles and Patriots fullback Kevin Turner, who was the lead plaintiff in a concussion lawsuit against the NFL.
October 25, 2016 Children at risk of brain changes after 1 season of youth football, study claims While studies focusing on retired professional football players and those who reached collegiate level of play have reported on the damaging effects the sport can have on the brain, new research focusing on children has found that playing just a single season of youth football can put them at risk for measurable brain changes – even if they never received a clinical diagnosis of a concussion.
