Concussions : Science World Report

Feb 09, 2016 10:04 AM EST

Concussions Linked to an Increased Risk of Suicide in Adults

Concussions may have more of an effect than you might have thought.

Jan 02, 2016 10:45 AM EST

Helmetless Football Tackling Drills May Reduce the Amount of Head Impacts in the Sport

There's been national debate around football-related head impacts and how they can cause problems later in life. Now, in order to reduce these problems, researchers have helped develop a set of helmetless-tackling drills.

Dec 11, 2015 01:35 PM EST

Testing Can Cost More Than Just Money, Not Always Necessary

Just because testing is normally done doesn't mean that it is the best method of action to take.

Sep 10, 2015 01:24 PM EDT

Concussion: Vision Testing Effective for Detection

The King-Devick vision test has proved that when coupled with at least one other test, it can be 100 percent effective in detecting concussions.

May 30, 2014 12:38 PM EDT

President Obama Calls for More Research Regarding Concussions in Young People

Concussions have been of ongoing in-depth discussions as of late ever since current and former NFL football players reported recurring and serious symptoms. As a result, many parents have been hesitant to allow their children play contact sports.

Dec 12, 2013 08:52 AM EST

Head Impacts in Contact Sports Linked to Brain Changes in Athletes

Scientists have discovered that repeated blows to the head during a season of contact sports may cause changes in the brain's white matter and affect cognitive abilities even if none of the impacts resulted in a concussion.