The WWE Gets Body-Slammed By Concussion Lawsuit
The NFL’s concussion lawsuit may be settled, but many other professional sports organizations have yet to see their day in court. Lawsuits are being brought by athletes from all kinds…
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Many Products Marketed For Concussion Recovery Are Too Good To Be True
As the concussion crisis in sports has brought increased attention to the long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury, new problems have also arisen. Specifically, a whole new market has arisen…
ReadKeeping Your Brain Safe In Winter Weather
Much of Oklahoma just received its first snow for the season. While it isn’t likely to stick around long, there’s a good chance we will see more winter weather before…
ReadChildren With Sports-Related Concussions Show Impairments Two Years Later
As football has brought the long-term risks of brain injury into the limelight, it has helped researchers better explore and understand concussions through increased funding for research projects. However, most…
ReadConcussions Are The Leading Injury In Cheerleading
Cheerleading has gained a reputation as a dangerous sport, thanks to its high-flying and high-risk maneuvers and the increasingly competitive spirit of the sport. Bruises and fractures are common, but…
ReadMayo Clinic Finds Evidence of CTE In High School Athletes
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has been controversial ever since it was first identified. The disease is the centerpiece of the massive “concussion” scandal within the NFL, and a new blockbuster…
ReadWisconsin Rule Reduces Football-Related Concussions In High Schools
Over the past few years, lawmakers and sports organizations have passed countless new regulations designed to cut down on the number of brain injuries occurring in organized sporting. So far,…
ReadConcussion at U.S. Open Sidelines Canadian Tennis Player Eugenie Bouchard
On the list of sports associated with concussions or traumatic brain injuries, tennis ranks pretty low. That didn’t stop a concussion from putting an abrupt stop to a Canadian tennis…
ReadStudent Athletes Are Still Refusing To Stop Playing After Concussions
Despite efforts to better identify and remove players who have experienced potential brain injuries during school sports, a new study shows many potentially injured athletes are choosing to continue playing…
ReadThe NFL’s Concussion Woes Continue After Court Challenge
If you thought the NFL’s legal woes over concussions in the league were finished, guess again. According to The New York Times, a settlement, approved by a district court judge in…
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