March 30, 2016 NFL wants New York Times to retract concussion story The NFL has demanded The New York Times retract a story that called the league's concussion research flawed and likened the NFL's handling of head trauma to the tobacco industry's response to the dangers of cigarettes.
March 28, 2016 Blood test for concussions? Researchers report some progress CHICAGO (AP) -- New research bolsters evidence that a simple blood test may someday be used to detect concussions.
March 25, 2016 NFL used flawed concussion research, report says The NFL continued to use league-backed reports downplaying the dangers of head injuries despite significant evidence of flawed data and faulty analysis, The New York Times reported Thursday.
March 23, 2016 Eye-tracking device may lead to 60-second concussion diagnosis A neuro-technology company has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for a medical device that could detect concussions in less than 60 seconds on the sidelines of playing fields across the nation.
March 17, 2016 Teen dies after freak basketball accident causes traumatic brain injury, family says Friends and family of a Pittsburgh teen who died Wednesday after being injured in a freak accident said that he suffered a traumatic brain injury in the incident.
March 16, 2016 Texas mom urges parents to beware 'soft spot' condition plaguing her 5-month-old A Midwest Texas mother is speaking out about a rare condition plaguing her son to raise awareness among other parents who may miss the signs.
March 16, 2016 NFL concussion testimony sparks online reaction from players Current and former players had strong reactions the day after a top NFL official acknowledged for the first time a link between football-related concussions and the degenerative brain condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
March 15, 2016 New test identifies kids at high risk for ongoing concussion symptoms When a child gets a concussion, it can be difficult for a doctor to assess whether he or she will have problems that persist over the longer term.
March 10, 2016 Can cousin of marijuana plant ease NFL's concussion problem? Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon calls himself "old school," including his use of marijuana both during and after his career.
March 3, 2016 Brandi Chastain pledges her brain for concussion study Brandi Chastain, who scored the game-winning penalty kick that gave the United States the 1999 Women's World Cup title, has pledged to donate her brain for concussion research when she dies.
