NEW ORLEANS — In the U.S., there are an estimated two million sports-related concussions a year in children and teens. And in the last several years, sports medicine doctors have adopted a new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thursday night, NFL fans saw the quarterback of the Miami Dolphins suffer a scary concussion, and he’s not alone. Millions of ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It can take anywhere from two weeks to six months to recover from a concussion according to Sanford Hospital medical staff. Early intervention can make all the difference.

Irritability, headache, nausea, light sensitivity, forgetfulness, insomnia. Ask someone with a concussion about what it feels like, and you are likely to hear some of these descriptors. Vertigo, brain ...

Millions of Americans sustain concussions per year, yet as many as half go unreported, and thus untreated. Attention on concussions is rising, particularly among athletes, with new protocols and ...

Dr. David Howell overseeing work in the laboratory at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Photo courtesy of Children's Hospital Colorado The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado.

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - There’s a key finding in new concussion research in kids that’s bringing a sense of relief and hope to parents, coaches, and educators. This research is speeding up the ...

Liam Dennis was at the top of his game when, in 2023, a crushing blow to the head brought his football career to a halt.

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KDVR) — After a series of questions about concussion protocols in the NFL, local doctors say now is a good time to talk about recognizing a concussion and treating it. Dr. Jeff ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Most doctors will tell ...

PITTSBURGH — Thursday night, NFL fans saw the quarterback of the Miami Dolphins suffer a scary concussion, and he’s not alone. Millions of athletes are diagnosed with concussions every year.