The best way to prevent lasting effects from a concussion or a TBI is to be sure they are reported and treated as soon as possible. How do I know it’s safe for them to play again this year?

Many people who have had a fall don’t want to go to the concussion doctor or a hospital. So, some older adults may not know that they’ve suffered a concussion at all. “After sustaining a ...

For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to ...

Over the last 10 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has worked to raise awareness of concussions among children and teens because they are more likely to get a concussion and ...

We don't want the child to get another concussion before their current one has healed. That could put the child at risk for persistent symptoms and long-term effects. But it's not an all-or-nothing ...

Concussion can happen to any of us at any age, but children and adolescents are more susceptible and it can take longer for them to recover. It’s also important to know that you DON’T have to ...

Ray Ciancaglini, a former boxer from Geneva, has dedicated his life to raising awareness about the dangers of concussions.Ciancaglini, who ...

Concussion damage could linger in an athlete's brain for at least a year, long after they've rejoined their sport, a new study says. Concussed college athletes had brain changes that remained ...

Although we understand more about the biochemical and metabolic changes that occur during a concussion, there's still a lot we don't know. In particular, we need more research in younger children.