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Head Injury October 24, 2015

Pot tied to fewer brain injury deaths, study says

People who use marijuana may be more likely to survive a serious head injury than people who don't, a new study suggests.

Head Injury October 24, 2015

Simple tests could improve sideline concussion diagnosis, study shows

New research indicates that a quick vision test, combined with a series of other simple tests, could yield near-perfect concussion detection rates on the sidelines of a game.  

Head Injury October 24, 2015

Study shows even non-concussion head injuries lead to brain changes

A new study published in the journal Neurology indicates that even head blows that don’t result in concussions can cause differences in athletes’ brains – over the course of a single season.

Head Injury October 24, 2015

Lawyer cites teacher's brain condition in student sex assaults

A high school teacher accused of having sex with six male students has a brain condition that left her defenseless to the students' aggressive behavior, her lawyer said.

Head Injury October 24, 2015

After wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, brain-injured veterans search for solace

The Bunce family and their doctors have spent a decade trying to restore Justin Bunce to the man they knew, with limited success.

Children's Health October 24, 2015

Former high school basketball player starts nonprofit after suffering consecutive concussions

Three and a half years ago, Kylee Bliss, now 18, saw herself sidelined after suffering two concussions within two months while playing basketball.

Head Injury October 24, 2015

Concussions cause changes in brain matter, inflammation

In a study on Canadian hockey players, researchers found that concussions cause significant changes in the brain’s microstructure, The New York Times reported.

Head Injury October 24, 2015

NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders raising awareness for neurological condition

Football Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders has numerous titles and records to his name— now he’s focused on achieving at least one more goal. 

Sports Medicine October 24, 2015

Most football concussions happen at practice

High school and college football players suffer more concussions during practices than during games, according to a new study.

Head Injury October 24, 2015

Ex-Super Bowl champ Leonard Marshall to teach about concussions

Two-time Super Bowl champion Leonard Marshall is teaming up with the lawyer who first sued the NFL over concussions to form an educational road show on how to avoid and treat head injuries in sports.

Head Injury October 24, 2015

Off-season may not be long enough for football players' brain health

The time between football seasons may not be enough for players' brains to recover from hard hits to their heads during games and practices, suggests a new, small study.