High school football practices are in full swing. But along with the excitement of a new season, comes concerns about concussion – which is considered a mild traumatic brain injury. Recommended Videos ...

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body that forces the brain to ...

Multiple concussions appear to be a predictor of worse self-reported health outcomes among current and former collegiate athletes.

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- When you think about concussions, you may think about boys on the football field. However, doctors warn concussions can happen to any athlete and they do not need to be engaged in a ...

Medical experts are issuing dire warnings about a burgeoning, yet understudied, health crisis affecting female athletes. Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries remain understudied, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (WKBN) – High school football practices are in full swing, but along with the excitement of a new season comes concerns about ...

For 15 years, the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes (MJM), an initiative of RWJBarnabas Health, has been advancing safety in sports through many programs and screenings.

Research shows one in 10 children experience a traumatic brain injury every year, according to the brain injury association.

In former college athletes, having had three or more concussions was associated with slightly worse physical, mental, behavioral and cognitive health five years after graduation, according to an ...

Young athletes aren’t always quick to recognize concussion symptoms, and some may even hide or downplay what they’re feeling to keep playing. But identifying a concussion quickly is important for ...

RICHMOND, Va. — A new state law will require Virginia schools to regularly update their policies on educating coaches, student-athletes, and parents about concussions and on when student-athletes can ...

However noble athletic pursuits provide, student-athletes are students first. Therefore, the concussion management process must honor this perspective and give student-athletes a fighting chance in ...