concussion

Believe it or not, slap fighting is a thing, a relatively new sport with its own fanbase. Don't mistake a slap, however, as a harmless alternative to damage seen in other contact sports. c

The NFL authorized players to wear Guardian Caps during games to reduce head injuries. Several have worn them, including Tampa Bay's Luke Goedeke, who recently returned after suffering a concussion.

It's a “broken system,” Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy tweeted after Tampa's Cameron Brate was allowed to play Sunday before he was diagnosed with a concussion at halftime. It came days after a similar situation with the Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa.

The latest generation of hard hats are designed to cushion the brain during an impact by absorbing forces that cause the head to spin.

In this episode of WJCT's What's Health Got to Do With It, retired NFL player Ben Utecht talks about his history of brain injuries before a panel of doctors discuss concussions in sports.

Actor and comedian Bob Saget's death was caused by a blow to the head that he appeared to ignore before going to bed. Medical experts say you should always seek care if you experience a head trauma.

Over the last two decades or so, CTE – short for chronic traumatic encephalopathy – has become almost synonymous with the National Football League. The...

Lawyers representing 142 retired NFL players filed a federal lawsuit against the NFL Monday in Fort Lauderdale. They want the league to recognize CTE,...

Troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are far more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder if they have suffered a concussion. The reason may be a change in the brain's fear circuits.

Dr. Dr. Gillian Hotz is the director of the KiDZ Neuroscience Center and the sports concussion program at the University of Miami. And now, she can add…