January 20, 2017 Former Jets great Mark Gastineau reveals battle with several health issues Mark Gastineau, one of the prominent figures in the New York Jets’ sack exchange, revealed in a radio interview on Thursday that he’s suffering from a slew of health problems.
January 19, 2017 A mere prick of the finger can now diagnose a concussion Recognizing mild concussions is crucial for preventing deaths, and now there's a way to do that more accurately than ever before, with your blood.
January 17, 2017 US high school soccer concussions on the rise As soccer has soared in popularity in recent decades, concussion rates for youth players have also surged, a U.S. study suggests.
January 16, 2017 New method may diagnose CTE before death The diagnosis begins with the brain being pulled out of the skull.
January 6, 2017 Brain-injury deaths in high school football players rising Two dozen high school football players died in recent years from traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, and the annual death count has been growing slightly, according to a new study.
December 21, 2016 Strict rest may not be best medicine for kids' concussions Strict rest may not be the best medicine for kids with concussions, a Canadian study found, challenging the idea that physical activity should be avoided until symptoms disappear.
December 20, 2016 6-year-old boy in a coma after sledding accident A 6-year-old boy has been in an induced coma since Thursday after crashing into a pole while sledding with his sister, KATU.com reported.
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.
