1 In 5 Teens Reports A Concussion Diagnosis
Doctors know that concussions can cause serious health impacts. Research now shows that rates among adolescents, especially those involved in contact sports, may be pretty high.
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NFL, NIH End Partnership For Concussion Research With $16M Unspent
The relationship has been fraught with disputes about which research should be funded. Four House members have asked NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell whether the league plans to honor its commitment.
Wake Forest Releases Head Impact Data From $30 Million Helmet Study
New research on youth concussions shows age matters when it comes to head trauma.
Big Rule Changes Could Make Youth Football Games A Whole Lot Smaller
A modified version of the sport, billed as a bridge between tackle and flag football, will be piloted with select youth football programs this fall. It features fewer players and a shorter field.
Pentagon Shelves Blast Gauges Meant To Detect Battlefield Brain Injuries
The military hoped the body-worn sensors would identify troops with brain injuries from a bomb blast. Instead, the sensors showed service members may be at risk from firing their own weapons.
When Swimmers Get Out Of Sync, The Result Can Be A Kick In The Head
Synchronized swimming is known for its demanding precision. Less known are the injuries, like concussions, that can occur in athletes perfecting and performing the moves requiring that precision.
How A Team Of Elite Doctors Changed The Military's Stance On Brain Trauma
A group of specialists called the Gray Team challenged the dogma that said head injuries were serious only if they were obvious and bloody. Bomb blasts can lead to lasting but invisible damage.
An Army Buddy's Call For Help Sends A Scientist On A Brain Injury Quest
Harvard researcher Kit Parker built his academic career studying the heart. But Parker, also an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve, switched his focus to figuring out how IED blasts damage the brain.
Poll: Nearly 1 In 4 Americans Reports Having Had A Concussion
Among the quarter of American adults who have had a concussion, most said they had sought medical treatment, according to the results of a poll conducted by NPR and Truven Health Analytics.
Commentary: My Struggle With Concussions
Radio 101 commentator, Bear Higgins, talks about the personal effects of the repeated head injuries he sustained while playing football.