October 24, 2015 Former Army sergeant raising funds for hormone replacement therapy to treat soldiers with brain injury In the last 15 years, more than 330,000 members of the military were diagnosed with at least one traumatic brain injury (TBI).
October 24, 2015 Helmet add-ons may not reduce risk of concussion in athletes, study finds While the sporting industry continues to cash in on equipment that promises to reduce the risk of player injury, a new study on helmet add-ons suggests that the buyer should beware.
October 24, 2015 Blood test offers swifter, safer diagnosis of sport brain injury Swedish researchers say they have devised a blood test that could better diagnose sports-related brain injuries and prevent American football, rugby and ice hockey players returning to the field in danger.
October 24, 2015 Which state has the highest death rate from injuries? West Virginia is the state with the highest rate of death from injuries, such as those sustained in car crashes, falls, fires and drug overdoses, while New York has the lowest rate, according to a new report.
October 24, 2015 Pole vaulting accident leaves a champ a paraplegic Pole vaulting can be an extremely dangerous sport, as a March Vice article made clear.
October 24, 2015 Even without concussion, high school football players exhibit brain changes, study says High school football players can undergo significant brain changes after only a single season— even if they don’t get a concussion, Wake Forest University researchers have found.
October 24, 2015 Dave Goldberg death: Treadmills linked with 3 fatalities yearly The death of 47-year-old Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey and husband of Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg, shows that serious and even fatal accidents can happen while you're using exercise equipment.
October 24, 2015 Dynavision D2: New machine helps athletes with concussion rehabilitation A simple electronic board consisting of 64 LED lights, the Dynavision D2 is now being used in hospitals across the country – helping many athletes to fully heal after brain injuries.
October 24, 2015 Woman plays violin as surgeons operate on her brain Naomi Elishuv used to be a world-class violinist who played with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, but uncontrollable shaking caused by a neurological disorder called essential tremor forced her to stop playing 20 years ago, the Telegraph reports.
October 24, 2015 Energy drinks tied to brain injuries in teens Teens who drink energy drinks a lot are more likely to get head injuries than those who don't consume the highly caffeinated beverages, a new study from Canada suggests.
