A nationwide report says concussion diagnoses have spiked among teens in just five years. However, that may actually be a good sign. Obviously, we talk about concussions much more now than in the past ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Friday night lights bring communities together with big plays and bigger hits. But those hits can leave a lasting impact on kids who play football. “That raises the chance of ...

As fall sports season kicks off, parents are gearing up for another exciting season of football, soccer, volleyball and cheerleading. But for some families, the excitement can quickly turn into ...

(Reuters Health) – When kids are ready to resume classes after being out for a concussion, schools’ preparedness to handle them can vary widely, a new study suggests. The study, conducted in Ohio, ...

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 ...

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. — When her son, Phillip, complained about headaches that wouldn’t go away after several days, Deannea Tanner at first chalked it up to allergies. Then Phillip, a center for his high ...

CHICAGO (AP) – As many as 2 million concussions from sports or play activities occur in U.S. children and teens each year and many receive no treatment, a new study suggests. The estimate is based on ...

Quarterback Matt Schaub and the Texans have entered into a partnership with the Methodist Concussion Center to bring awareness to youth on the dangers of concussions. With Schaub leading the way, the ...

Ivens suffered at least 20 concussions in his 14 years at that level of the sport, including five in a single season when he was 21, forcing him to either retire or take on a helmet to continue ...