Concussions are increasingly being diagnosed in kids — especially those participating in contact sports like football — and new research shows that having more than one concussion can prolong a ...

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 ...

For years, biomechanics researchers have suspected that girls had higher concussion rates than boys in sports like soccer and lacrosse because of gender differences in neck strength. The weaker your ...

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 ...

Up to 3 million sports-related concussions occur each year. In the past, kids may have been told to stay out of school and to rest in a quiet, dark room until they feel better. That guidance has ...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left the game against the Buffalo Bills with a concussion on Thursday Night Football. It's not his first injury, or his first concussion. His first registered ...

Objective Despite concussion being a major public health concern, immediate treatment is not always actively sought post-injury. The paediatric population is especially at risk of experiencing a ...

Objective This study investigates the days of absence after concussion in the two highest professional football (soccer) leagues in Germany between 2014 and 2020. Design Retrospective analysis of all ...