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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.

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.

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). 

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.

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.

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.

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.

October 24, 2015

Even without concussion, high school football players exhibit brain changes, study says

High school football players can undergo significant brain changes after only a single season— even if they don’t get a concussion, Wake Forest University researchers have found.  

October 24, 2015

Dave Goldberg death: Treadmills linked with 3 fatalities yearly

The death of 47-year-old Dave Goldberg, CEO of SurveyMonkey and husband of Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg, shows that serious and even fatal accidents can happen while you're using exercise equipment.

October 24, 2015

Dynavision D2: New machine helps athletes with concussion rehabilitation

A simple electronic board consisting of 64 LED lights, the Dynavision D2 is now being used in hospitals across the country – helping many athletes to fully heal after brain injuries.