Nearly one-third of people suffer a concussion at some point in their lives. This movement can damage brain cells and affect how the brain functions. Concussions are usually not life-threatening but ...

Over the years, the NFL has made a lot of changes to its concussion protocol to better protect players from the dangers of head injuries. The league’s protocol now focuses on careful evaluation, ...

Canadian actress Evangeline Lilly has revealed she suffered brain damage following a traumatic brain injury, shedding light ...

The first sentence of the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee’s Concussion Diagnosis and Management Protocol – more commonly referred to in the truncated "NFL Concussion Protocol" – reads as such: ...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is out of the game for now as he recovers from another concussion. It’s the third concussion he’s had during his professional football career and reportedly ...

A concussion occurs when you take a hit, jolt or movement that causes the brain to suddenly shift in your head. Although commonly associated with contact sports, the risk of obtaining a concussion can ...

This story was originally published on the Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science news site. The Hitchcock Project, an initiative of the Reynolds School of Journalism, aims to train students and ...

The start of a new school year brings more than textbooks and class schedules. It also marks the return of school sports. As athletes head back to the fields and courts this season, parents and ...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained his third confirmed career concussion during the Sept. 12 NFL game against the Buffalo Bills, prompting many to wonder about the health of the ...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has elected not to wear a Guardian Cap on his helmet as he returns from the third diagnosed concussion of his NFL career, putting the latest spotlight on the ...