Concussion in sport continues to make headlines, whether it be class actions, young men flocking to the highly violent "RunIt ...

One of the main obstacles scientists face when dealing with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain disorder likely caused ...

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It starts with a hit. Maybe a tackle in a high school football game. Maybe a blast wave during military service. The damage ...

She said the NFL's reported lower concussion rate is "terrific news." "CTE risk is directly associated with number of playing years, how many hits you get and how hard those hits are," she explained.

In those with repeat concussion, repeat concussions or multiple concussions—especially college athletes and college football players—the risk of CTE increases [3, 6] ...

When the brain gets shaken, it can result in a concussion -- an injury that often goes unnoticed or underestimated.

Their open letter said the study is dismissive of their experience living with the degenerative brain disease.

Concussions are one of the most common injuries in high school football, with an estimated 100,000 to 150,000 cases each year—yet nearly half go unreported, increasing the risk of long-term brain ...