Soccer may also lead to brain trauma
Do soccer players suffer from brain trauma at higher rates than the general population? Maybe, suggests a new study of their brains in London.
chronic traumatic encephalopathy
Some young NFL players have brain injuries
Research out of Johns Hopkins shows, people who play football or other sports and suffer head trauma are at increased risk of neurodegenerative disease.
Same-day return to play common after concussion
Students who may have suffered a concussion during sports should not return to play until they have healed. Despite medical warnings, that doesn't always happen.
IL concussion diagnoses up over 5 years
More IL students were diagnosed with concussions last year than in 2010, reflecting an increased awareness of concussion in youth sports.
New contact rules reduce football head impacts
Football players sustain fewer impacts to the head following a policy change that aims to reduce full-contact practices (U.Mich.).
New pics of brain cells after a concussion
If we study concussions with no injured football players or brain biopsies, but just cell cultures, we can understand brain trauma at a cellular level.
Maryland settles lawsuit over sport concussions
Derek Sheely died from head injuries suffered during football practice at a Maryland university. His family sued, and the suit has now been settled.
Brain still not normal 6 months after concussion
Changes in the brain persist, even 6 months after a concussion on the football field, even though athletes say they feel fine.
Would cutting football shock IL into a budget?
Should IL do something drastic to try to get the state government to approve a budget for the current fiscal year? What a disgrace!
NFL said to ignore physics in Deflategate
Super Bowl 50 is today. How does the NFL get along with real science, civility, and parenting in the 21st century?