Concussions

Stories on the effects of traumatic brain injury and how to protect against it

Health & Medicine
New brain scans may show if a concussion has not yet healed

By Silke SchmidtMarch 22, 2023
Brain
Some screen time may aid kids’ recovery from concussions

By Avery Elizabeth HurtFebruary 3, 2023
Brain
Concussion patients should avoid screen time for first two days

By Kathiann KowalskiNovember 10, 2021
Brain
It doesn’t take a concussion for head hits to harm young brains

By Kathiann KowalskiOctober 25, 2021
Health & Medicine
Many student athletes face risk of concussions that heal slowly

By Rebecca E. HirschNovember 2, 2020
Health & Medicine
Concussions leave clues in the blood

By Aimee CunninghamFebruary 26, 2020
Brain
Routine hits in a single football season may harm players’ brains

By Laura SandersSeptember 13, 2019
Brain
Football and hockey don’t necessarily doom players’ brains to serious damage

By Laura SandersSeptember 11, 2018

Brain
Soccer headers may hurt women’s brains more than men’s

By Laura SandersAugust 21, 2018
Health & Medicine
Athletes’ head injuries can provoke surprisingly long-lasting harm

By Alison Pearce StevensFebruary 15, 2018
Health & Medicine
Explainer: What is a concussion?

By Alison Pearce StevensFebruary 15, 2018
Brain
Many U.S. football players had brain disease, data show

By Aimee CunninghamAugust 16, 2017