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Head Injury October 25, 2015

New tests for helmets proposed in concussion fight

There is no concussion-proof football helmet, but manufacturers may soon have to meet new testing standards against certain concussion-causing forces - a step in the quest for more protection.

Stroke October 25, 2015

Little-known neurological condition causes uncontrollable crying, laughter

An estimated 2 million Americans suffer from a little-known neurological condition called pseudobulbar affect (PBA), but many of them do not even know it.

Head Injury October 25, 2015

Brain scans may identify concussion-related disease, study says

A brain-scanning technique might one day help identify people with a disease linked to concussions in football and other sports, an illness now diagnosed only after death, a small study suggests.

Medications October 25, 2015

California officials investigating whether Adderall played role in high school football players' collapse

After leading their high school鈥檚 junior varsity football team to victory Friday, two California teens suddenly collapsed and were admitted to the hospital with head injuries. The Sacramento Bee reported that students said some of the players may have taken the prescription stimulant Adderall.

ADHD October 25, 2015

Pediatric brain injury may lead to attention problems

Kids with traumatic brain injury (TBI) have more lapses in attention and longer reaction times than children who suffer trauma to other parts of the body, researchers report.

Technology October 24, 2015

Researchers propose 'Breathalyzer' concussion test

British researchers recently unveiled a proposal for a Breathalyzer test they say may lead to quicker concussion detection in athletes.

Longevity October 24, 2015

Winter weather alerts may signal greater fall risk for elderly

In Canadian winters, older people fall 20 percent more often after a freezing rain alert, according to a new study.聽

Children's Health October 24, 2015

Inflatable sumo suit led to severe brain damage for 15-year-old girl

Celaida Lissabet, 15, was participating in what was supposed to be a fun event at her Miami-area charter school last October, wrestling with a classmate while wearing an inflatable sumo suit during "Spirit Day"鈥攂ut things went terribly awry, leaving the girl with severe brain damage, according to a new lawsuit.

Head Injury October 24, 2015

Researchers to study brain health of MMA fighters, boxers

A groundbreaking study could lead to greater understanding of the long-term brain damage incurred by boxers and MMA fighters.聽

Children's Health October 24, 2015

Mom blames football helmet over high school player's death

The mother of a high school football player who died after collapsing during a game in Riverside County says the helmet the boy was wearing is to blame for his death.

Genetics October 24, 2015

Differences in a single gene may influence recovery from traumatic brain injury

New research has revealed that differences in a single gene may predict how well a person recovers from a TBI, compared to others with similar injuries.