Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine say they’ve discovered a relationship between the brain and stomach that could reshape how we think about brain injuries. According to…
ReadOver the last decade, increasing public pressure has forced the NFL to begin taking head injuries and chronic traumatic encephalopathy somewhat seriously. They have enacted waves of new rules and…
ReadWhile male-dominated sports like football and boxing receive most of the attention when it comes to concussions, a growing body of evidence suggests that women actually face significantly more risk…
ReadWith the increasing awareness of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), many are beginning to recognize the long-term risks of playing football. However, two recent studies suggest we may be underestimating the…
ReadA simple saliva test may soon be used to test children for concussions and predict how long their symptoms may last, according to a small study published this week in…
ReadFor the first time in history, researchers say they have confirmed a chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) diagnosis in a living person. The specific athlete highlighted in the study was unnamed,…
ReadThere is no denying that high school football players these days know much more about brain injuries than their predecessors. Between the new concussion-related rules they have to follow, required…
ReadThe NFL is often far from forthcoming when it involves matters of concussions on the field, but last week they released a treasure trove of data collected from the past…
ReadWhen researchers announced they had founds of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, they noted that he showed signs of severe damage to…
ReadThese days, just about everyone knows football is a dangerous sport for your brain. But, what they might not know is that some positions may be riskier than others. A…
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