Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury that occurs from a strong blow to the head. It can cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, fatigue, memory ...

The American Academy of Neurology has issued new guidelines for diagnosing and treating sports concussions.

Typically, 85% to 90% of adults will get better after a concussion in 10 to 14 days, if they don't push too much and know how ...

Sports medicine physicians are working with high school athletic trainers to identify concussions as fall sports like football and girls soccer get underway across the region.

Concussions, a common yet complex injury in youth sports, demand attention and understanding from players, parents and coaches alike.

As the 2025 NFL season begins, more people are becoming aware of the risks of concussion and chronic traumatic encephalopathy ...

Concussions can happen to athletes in any sport, but some high school sports make up a larger percentage of current concussion rates than others.

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

WATERLOO - The fall sports programs are in full swing. Concussions are likely to occur. Studies show that more than 10 percent of high school athletes participating in contact sports in the United ...

In a powerful step toward player safety, FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) have joined forces to launch the Suspect and Protect: No Match is Worth the Risk campaign — an awareness ...

Claims from male professional rugby players will be much more valuable and on the radar of insurers than women's claims,' says head of sports ...