Concussion risks extend beyond football and UVA Health specialists urge athletes, parents and coaches to know the warning signs.

A concussion in football is a type of brain injury caused by a sudden impact or jolt to the head that disrupts normal brain function. The CDC defines a concussion as a type of traumatic brain injury that affects how the brain functions. It doesn’t always ...

The padded shells have been mandatory for CFL players during practices and training camps for two years. But during games, almost no one wears them. That's the same in high school and youth football leagues,

About a half-dozen varsity players sustained concussions during the 2024 season, he said. Only one McCallum player has suffered a concussion this season, Gammerdinger said. NFL and NCAA football teams were cleared to start using Guardian Caps in games last ...

My blurred vision didn’t just take me out of the game and squash my Super Bowl dream. It rewired how I talk to my kids about toughness, truth and health.

Football season is upon us. Unfortunately, sports — especially tackle football — are one of the most common causes of head injuries among children and adolescents. Head injury is an umbrella term that refers to anything from bumps and bruises to ...