Brain protection is important in all sports – not just rugby – and this British company is leading the way with protective headgear. Given the concerns over the short- and long-term consequences of ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — A new type of head-protective material developed by researchers at The Ohio State University College of Medicine may significantly reduce the risk of concussions, according to a ...

Researchers around the world, including internationally known concussion expert John J. Leddy, MD, clinical professor of ...

Football season is underway. NFL teams are already playing pre-season games, and college and high school programs are training in preparation for their first scrimmages. While squads on all levels may ...

ZURICH -- A leading neurosurgeon called for better protection for young athletes from head injuries Friday, as a research project involving 100 retired NFL players seeks a diagnosis for a brain ...

Industry to sell products designed to mitigate risks of concussions takes hold. Jan. 31, 2013— -- As the long-term consequences of concussions become clearer, a cottage industry has popped up to ...

Your brain is surrounded in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) inside your skull. The fluid acts as a shock absorber between the brain and skull, but sometimes this isn’t enough. Yes, it’s possible to have a ...

An international group of researchers has put together an easy-to-follow guide for parents and coaches to recognize ...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have become an increasing concern in modern society, particularly over the past century. Historically, our ancestors faced external forces that shaped the evolution of ...