Most concussions resolve within 2–4 weeks, but 10–30% of patients may experience lingering symptoms. Diagnosis is clinical and may be supported by tools like eye tracking and advanced imaging. Early, ...

I understood that the brain is like a points-based license. I slowly ate away at the points in my brain and I was close to ...

As the fall sports season approaches, athletes and their families may be concerned about the potential risk of head injuries. Now, they can take comfort in the findings of a clinical study done on the ...

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 ...

The word “concussion” may bring to mind football players and other athletes. Or maybe someone who’s been in a bad car wreck. But the truth is that a concussion isn’t always the result of a severe ...

Young athletes aren’t always quick to recognize concussion symptoms, and some may even hide or downplay what they’re feeling to keep playing. But identifying a concussion quickly is important for ...

Experts at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute are now using a new diagnostic blood test developed by Abbott, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense, to ...

Goodell was interviewed by Robin Roberts after the NFL's "Women's Summit." — -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says there is a “culture change” in the NFL when it comes to concussions and, if he ...

Tua Tagovailoa is unfortunately no stranger to head injuries. The Miami Dolphins quarterback has suffered more than his fair share of concussions during his career – something no football player wants ...

Generally speaking, it’s safe to fly after experiencing a concussion (a type of mild brain injury) once your symptoms have gone away, and your medical professional has told you it’s OK to do so.