Posts Tagged ‘teen TBI’
By Paul Stone On September 16th, 2015
Energy drinks have risen astronomically in popularity over the past decade, but the potential health effects of these drinks have not been thoroughly researched. However, a new study published in PLOS ONE suggests drinking energy drinks on a regular basis may increase a teen’s risk of traumatic brain injury. Teens who reported experiencing a traumatic…
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By Paul Stone On September 30th, 2014
Teenagers who have experienced a traumatic brain injury in their lifetime are significantly more likely to exhibit harmful behavior according to a new study published in the online journal PLoS ONE. The findings say this is especially true for girls. The researchers analyzed responses from 9,288 Ontario students between Grades 7 and 12 about 13…
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By Paul Stone On July 11th, 2013
A recent increase in sport-related brain injuries among youth athletes is causing U.S. health officials to call for public policy changes, supported by the reduction in head-trauma deaths from motor vehicle accidents which came from similar public policy changes. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report today stating that children under…
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