New imaging data suggest prior concussion alters cortical microstructure and surface area in young athletes, highlighting ...

Not all concussions are created equal. A new study has revealed nine early warning signs that a mild head injury might linger ...

Athletes experiencing a concussion during a sports event are evaluated for return to play through clinical evaluation, without the need for imaging studies. We typically don't know with a high level ...

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 ...

A warning to parents of your kids have ever suffered a concussion. Concussions in childhood may trigger long term brain changes. University of California Riverside biomedical researchers found subtle ...

The NFL concussion protocol only has five steps, while the NCAA's has six. Really though the NFL's final stage is full ...

Concussion protocol for youth sports is changing in a major way. Traditionally, guidance has been to rest and limit activity. Research now shows controlled aerobic workouts restore blood to the brain ...

People with CTE suffer from memory loss, problems with attention and concentration, violent mood swings, impulsive or erratic ...

Military veterans who develop epilepsy following a traumatic brain injury might be more likely to die earlier than others ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A new study in mice reports that concussions sustained early in life can cause subtle brain changes that re-emerge later in life. The findings, published in Experimental Neurology ...