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Head Injury October 24, 2015

Study analyzes effect of repeated head trauma in professional fighters

For professional fighters, delivering the coveted knock-out punch could mean automatic victory, but for their opponent it could mean a future full of neurological trouble.

Head Injury October 24, 2015

‘I wasn’t going to give up’: Wife of man debilitated by accident hopeful for recovery after 4 years

Nearly four years after a devastating motorcycle accident left newlywed Matthew Davis on life support and in a coma, his wife, Danielle Josey, hasn’t lost hope for his recovery.

Head Injury October 24, 2015

Brain-injury program working with NFL players

A brain-injury treatment program originally designed for military veterans injured on the battlefield has been updated to include professional athletes.

Head Injury October 24, 2015

High school football player dies after on-field collision

A high school football player has died after he collided with an opponent and collapsed during a game on Long Island.

Longevity October 24, 2015

The concussion epidemic: Should helmets be banned from football?

American football is conducive to a number of serious injuries, but there is one that has received a substantial amount of attention: mild traumatic brain injury and concussions. As more people turn their attention to this problem, an increasing amount of focus has been placed on the football helmet - leading some to wonder if it should be banned altogether.

Head Injury October 24, 2015

Mild brain injuries from bomb blasts have lasting effects on vets, study finds

Even mild brain injuries from bomb blasts may put soldiers at risk for long-term health effects.

Military Families October 24, 2015

Former Army sergeant raising funds for hormone replacement therapy to treat soldiers with brain injury

In the last 15 years, more than 330,000 members of the military were diagnosed with at least one traumatic brain injury (TBI). 

Head Injury October 24, 2015

Helmet add-ons may not reduce risk of concussion in athletes, study finds

While the sporting industry continues to cash in on equipment that promises to reduce the risk of player injury, a new study on helmet add-ons suggests that the buyer should beware.

MEDICAL RESEARCH October 24, 2015

Blood test offers swifter, safer diagnosis of sport brain injury

Swedish researchers say they have devised a blood test that could better diagnose sports-related brain injuries and prevent American football, rugby and ice hockey players returning to the field in danger.

Sports Medicine October 24, 2015

Which state has the highest death rate from injuries?

West Virginia is the state with the highest rate of death from injuries, such as those sustained in car crashes, falls, fires and drug overdoses, while New York has the lowest rate, according to a new report.

Back Pain October 24, 2015

Pole vaulting accident leaves a champ a paraplegic

Pole vaulting can be an extremely dangerous sport, as a March Vice article made clear.