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Head Injury July 11, 2016

Data suggest increase in reported youth concussions; upwards of 500 percent since 2010

Two new data sets suggest youth concussions may be more common than previously thought.

Rare Diseases June 23, 2016

Texas woman wakes up with British accent after common jaw surgery

Lisa Alamia was born and raised in Texas, but she speaks with a British accent.

Head Injury June 20, 2016

Nearly 2M concussions in kids' sports, play yearly?

Nearly 2 million concussions from sports or play activities occur in U.S. children and teens each year and many receive no treatment, according to a new study.

Pet Health June 10, 2016

Lowe's in Canada hires man and his service dog

Owen Lima had been searching for a job for nearly 10 years, but no one would hire the Canadian man because he requires around-the-clock assistance from his service dog, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.

Parkinsons Disease June 8, 2016

Muhammad Ali's death: Can head injuries cause Parkinson's?

Boxing champion Muhammad Ali lived with Parkinson's disease for three decades before his death on Friday (June 3) at the age of 74, and many have wondered whether Ali's boxing career caused him to develop the neurological disorder.

Head Injury June 3, 2016

Former internationals to take part in concussion study

More than 100 former rugby internationals have agreed to take part in a unique scientific study on the effects of concussion on brain health to increase player safety standards in the sport, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has said.

Head Injury June 2, 2016

CTE research moves on, even without the NFL's money

Researchers are moving ahead with efforts to develop a diagnostic test for chronic traumatic encephalopathy — even without the NFL's help.

Children's Health June 1, 2016

Many children go to primary care for concussions, not the ER

New research confirms that relying on emergency room data to estimate the prevalence of childhood concussions doesn't deliver a complete picture because many seek treatment in primary care.

Incredible Health May 31, 2016

Paralyzed Florida man surfing again

Two years ago, Matt Bellina went down a 40-foot-tall waterslide head first, hit the end of the slide, and shattered two vertabrae in his neck.

Product Recalls May 19, 2016

Infant bike helmets recalled

South Carolina (A.P.) -- Pacific Cycle is recalling infant bicycle helmets due to choking and magnet ingestion hazards.

Head Injury May 13, 2016

Dartmouth coach: Tackle-free practice reduces concussions

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Dartmouth football coach Buddy Teevens makes a promise to recruited players before they take the field: "In four years, you will never tackle another Dartmouth football player."