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 ...

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 ...

As football season kicks off across the country, so does the recurring conversation around concussions, mental health and the ...

Most people expect concussion recovery to follow a predictable timeline — a few days of rest, maybe a week or two of taking it easy, then back to normal life. But for roughly 10 to 15 percent of ...

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The fun and excitement of Friday night lights is upon us. But a shadow casting over that excitement that’s hard to look past, is the risk for concussions for student-athletes.

Experts in the mechanics of head injuries say it's extremely doubtful that a new helmet alone could solve the concussion problems plaguing America's most popular sport. But those behind the efforts ...

Generally speaking, it’s safe to fly after experiencing a concussion (a type of mild brain injury) once your symptoms have gone away, and your medical professional has told you it’s OK to do so.

Keibert Ruiz has not been on the field for the Washington Nationals since July 5. After getting hit in the head with a foul ...

"I felt voiceless and unsupported." A former cheerleader at the University of California, Berkeley, has filed a lawsuit alleging her coaches repeatedly ignored her concussion symptoms and "bullied" ...