A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body that forces the brain to move rapidly within the skull. Contrary to popular belief, many concussions ...

If a simple, low-cost solution provides an answer to a very costly, complicated problem, wouldn’t we consider it? In other words, when does something become a “no-brainer?” Consider sports concussions ...

With more than 40,000 concussions occurring each year among U.S. high school students, researchers decided to test how well the different helmet brands protected against head injuries. Presenting ...

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 ...