Parents and coaches play a critical role in protecting student-athletes. By staying informed, promoting safe play and taking ...

CHICAGO -- Children with even relatively mild concussions can have persistent attention and memory problems a year after their injuries, according to a study that helps identify which children may be ...

Young athletes may hide or downplay symptoms to keep playing, but identifying concussions quickly is important for protecting ...

Concussion diagnosis relies on subtle physical findings, symptom checklists from the individual and basic screening questions ...

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury that occurs from a strong blow to the head. It can cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, fatigue, memory ...

Young athletes aren’t always quick to recognize concussion symptoms, and some may even hide or downplay what they’re feeling ...

As you age, your risk of this type of brain injury goes up. That’s why it’s important to know the signs and the best ways to ...

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman is undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone above his left eye but has no other serious injuries after being hit in the face by a line drive ...

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — IndyCar driver Nolan Siegel was not cleared to race Sunday at Iowa Speedway because of a mild concussion suffered in a crash one day earlier. The 20-year-old Arrow McLaren driver ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin suffered a mild concussion when he was illegally hit by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict during Sunday's 37-37 ...

Ruiz's return from the 7-day injured list had seemed imminent, but his status is now unclear following a recurrence of concussion symptoms. Riley Adams will continue handling the primary catcher ...