Concussions are increasingly being diagnosed in kids — especially those participating in contact sports like football — and new research shows that having more than one concussion can prolong a ...

Caring for children with concussions can be daunting for pediatricians because these visits usually involve checking mental status and neurologic exams, said Corinna Rea, MD, MPH, pediatrician at ...

CHICAGO, Ill. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Traumatic brain injuries (TBI), or concussions, are very common among athletes, especially ones who play contact sports like football, hockey, or soccer. In 2022, ...

Younger children are more likely to return to the field less than 24 hours after being diagnosed with a concussion compared to older athletes, according to a recent study from Jama Pediatrics, and ...

Around 14% of high school students in the US report concussions from sports-related activities according to a study in the ...

Kids can get head injuries in any number of ways, and a recent study explored how recovery differs when a concussion is a result of a sports injury versus non-sports related. The researchers learned ...

Jaclyn Stephens, a CSU researcher, helped put together a guide for identifying and recovering from concussions.

Sleep is a critical component for concussion recovery among kids, a new study reports. Limiting naps during the day and getting about seven hours of sleep each night in the first week after a ...

On Wednesday, Pop Warner, the nation’s largest youth football organization, announced some rule changes that could significantly alter how the overall game is played. During Pop Warner practices, ...

Danielle Guillama, 16, is checked for signs of a concussion after a hit to the head during a basketball game at Miami Palmetto High. Athletic trainer intern John Barrass, 21, concluded Guillama had a ...

Parents need to be aware other contact sports also pose concussion risks. — -- New research from a state-wide survey in Arizona may hold true for the rest of the country. Parents seem to ...