Caring for children with concussions can be daunting for pediatricians because these visits usually involve checking mental status and neurologic exams, said Corinna Rea, MD, MPH, pediatrician at ...

More than 300,000 children under age 5 visit emergency rooms annually in the United States for concussions, with new research ...

Having a concussion may not be the only indicator of brain damage among football players. A recent study from the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Rochester reports that football players may ...

Continuing to play despite a concussion doubles recovery time for teen athletes and leads to worse short-term mental function than in those immediately removed from action, a study found. It's billed ...

A new study could help shed light on who is at risk for CTE. — -- Levels of certain proteins in the brain and spinal fluid of people who suffer continuing issues as a result of concussions are ...

Amateur rugby union players who suffer concussion injuries should spend more time on the sidelines than currently required, a study suggests. RFU rules state players should only return to any form of ...

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 ...

There were more than double the number of kickoff returns in the NFL this season, which led to an increase in head injuries.

A global consensus report provides new guidance on diagnosing and treating concussions. As concerns about concussions among football players continues to capture the attention of doctors as well as ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Continuing to play despite a concussion doubles recovery time for teen athletes and leads to worse short-term mental function than in those immediately removed from action, a study ...