November 10, 2015 USSF recommends ban on headers for soccer players 10 and under The U.S. Soccer Federation is recommending a ban on headers for players 10 and under, limits for players between 11 and 13 and having medical professionals rather than coaches make decisions on whether players suspected of concussions can remain in games.
November 6, 2015 Testing blood for biomarker may help doctors diagnose brain trauma in children The Brain Injury Association of America estimates that 2.4 million children and adults in the United States suffer some type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), TBIs are a leading cause of death and disability among American children and young adults.
October 28, 2015 5 days of rest after concussion may not help teens, study says Strict rest for a prolonged period in adolescents who suffer a concussion isn't helpful and may be harmful, according to a new study.
October 28, 2015 Concussions are complex but treatable injuries, experts say The science surrounding how to diagnose and treat concussions is as complex as the injury itself.
October 28, 2015 Ex-pro wrestlers sue WWE over concussions that caused injury Two former professional wrestlers accuse the WWE of "selling violence" while ignoring concussions that they say left them with serious brain injuries.
October 28, 2015 Doctors discover robbery victim's brain tumor after attack PHOENIX- A Circle K store manager in Phoenix, Ariz., was beaten during a robbery in the early hours of May 24th, but the attack actually turned into a lifesaving event.
October 28, 2015 Israeli firm develops health-warning sensor for pilots Israeli defense electronics firm Elbit Systems says it has developed a body sensor that could help save the lives of pilots by forewarning of possible loss of consciousness in extreme manoeuvres or because of oxygen starvation.
October 28, 2015 Soccer parents, players sue FIFA over concussion policies Soccer joined the growing legal debate over head injuries Wednesday after FIFA and some of the sport's governing bodies in the United States were made the target of a lawsuit seeking new safety rules
October 28, 2015 Football helmets do little to prevent concussions, study finds Though they are crucial for preventing skull fractures, football helmets may do very little to protect players against concussions.
October 28, 2015 Pediatricians unveil game plan for safer youth football Parents who may be having second thoughts about allowing their children to strap on a helmet or score a touchdown may get some comfort from a new policy statement on youth football injuries from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
