An explosion does not need to strike the head to injure the brain. When a blast occurs, it generates a sudden pressure wave ...

From football fields to military training grounds, head injuries are leaving lasting marks on the brain in ways we're only beginning to understand. Repeated concussions can increase the risk of mood ...

A new study in mice reports that concussions sustained early in life can cause subtle brain changes that re-emerge later in life. The findings, published in Experimental Neurology, may have ...

A PHD student who forgot her entire thesis after sustaining a brain injury in a motorbike accident has graduated. Three years ...

Patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) who complete computerized cognitive games show improved neuroplasticity and ...

Not all concussions are created equal. A new study has revealed nine early warning signs that a mild head injury might linger longer than expected, and why spotting them within hours could change ...

Having a traumatic brain injury, no matter how serious, is associated with a greater likelihood of qualifying for work ...

Athletes experiencing a concussion during a sports event are evaluated for return to play through clinical evaluation, without the need for imaging studies. We typically don't know with a high level ...

Players studied were not diagnosed with concussions. — -- Researchers have found evidence that even a single season of football may affect certain aspects of a young athlete's brain, according to ...

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that disrupts normal brain function. Recovery involves physical and mental rest to allow the brain to heal. One common question is whether drinking ...