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Head Injury December 21, 2016

Strict rest may not be best medicine for kids' concussions

Strict rest may not be the best medicine for kids with concussions, a Canadian study found, challenging the idea that physical activity should be avoided until symptoms disappear.

Head Injury December 20, 2016

6-year-old boy in a coma after sledding accident

A 6-year-old boy has been in an induced coma since Thursday after crashing into a pole while sledding with his sister, KATU.com reported.

Supreme Court December 12, 2016

Supreme Court leaves $1B NFL concussion settlement in place

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected challenges to the estimated $1 billion plan by the NFL to settle thousands of concussion lawsuits filed by former players, clearing the way for payouts to begin to those who have been diagnosed with brain injuries linked to repeated concussions.

Head Injury December 12, 2016

Texas to launch massive youth-athlete concussion study

This week, Texas will launch what state officials say is the nation's largest effort to track brain injuries among young athletes.

Head Injury December 7, 2016

NHL's new concussion spotters have had spotty results so far

Connor McDavid hit the ice, chin first, and a concussion spotter at least played a part in pulling him from the game.

Head Injury December 2, 2016

Head injuries climb after Michigan repeals helmet law

After Michigan repealed its helmet law, motorcycle riders who crashed there were 24 percent less likely to be wearing protective head gear and 14 percent more likely to suffer a head injury, a new study found.

Head Injury November 29, 2016

Tests may help spot brain damage after even mild concussions

Brain scans may help identify athletes who suffer from brain damage after mild concussions, a small study of current and former professional football players suggests.

Head Injury November 17, 2016

Conflict of interest for NFL doctors to report to teams: Harvard study

The doctors who patrol the sidelines of NFL games to assess whether injured players can safely return to the field should report to the league and players' union rather than individual teams, said a Harvard University study released on Thursday.

Incredible Health November 17, 2016

7-year-old gets life-like 3-D printed skull after severe fall

When Teddy Ward fell down a California hillside and suffered a traumatic brain injury about two years ago, he lost nearly 50 percent of his skull.

Children's Health November 15, 2016

'Warcraft' hammer, slingshot on annual most dangerous toys list

A sling-shot, set of inflatable suits that kids can don and wear while crashing into each other and a hammer inspired by weapons in the movie "Warcraft" ranked among the 10 most hazardous toys on an annual list released on Tuesday by U.S. child safety advocates.

Head Injury November 3, 2016

Kevin Turner, lead plaintiff in NFL concussion lawsuit, had CTE

Researchers say they have found a traumatic brain disease in former Eagles and Patriots fullback Kevin Turner, who was the lead plaintiff in a concussion lawsuit against the NFL.