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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. 

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"—but things went terribly awry, leaving the girl with severe brain damage, according to a new lawsuit.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.