NFL challenge: new study shows repeat concussions cause lasting brain damage

Single concussion can cause lasting damage to the brain, study finds

A single concussion, one of the most common forms of traumatic brain injury in the United States, may have a lasting impact on the brain, resulting in long-term structural damage

foxnews.com (3 months and 9 days ago)

Video: New study on children's concussions

Millions of young people are treated for concussions each year, mostly suffered while playing soccer, football, basketball or hockey. A new study has found that children's recovery time grows longer with repeat concussions. Theresa Garcia reports.

cbsnews.com (9 days ago)

Brain damage found in college football players who didn't suffer concussions, study suggests

Researchers say repeated hits can cause blood-brain barrier to leak proteins, which trigger immune system to attack

cbsnews.com (3 months and 14 days ago)

Concussions cause brain abnormalities similar to Alzheimer's, study shows

foxnews.com (1 day ago)

GE and NFL take the wraps off their $40M research project for tackling concussions

A new research project and innovation challenge backed by GE and the NFL aims to uncover new technologies for preventing and treating traumatic brain injuries.

gigaom.com (3 months and 10 days ago)

NFL and GE Launch 'Head Health Initiative': Innovative Imaging and Technology to Address Traumatic Brain Injury and...

The NFL and General Electric (GE) today jointly announced a four-year 60 million initiative to develop novel imaging technology and other tech-based approaches to aid in the prevention, detection and management of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussions. The overriding theme, announced in an opening video this afternoon at a press conference at 30 Rock in the GE...

forbes.com (3 months and 10 days ago)

Should NFL pay ex-players who suffered brain injuries?

A-third of all former players want to sue league over concussions they say led to brain disease; NFL wants cases thrown out

cbsnews.com (2 months and 12 days ago)

Should the NFL pay ex-players who suffered brain injuries?

One-third of all ex-players want to sue league over concussions they say led to brain disease; NFL wants cases thrown out

cbsnews.com (2 months and 12 days ago)

'WONDERFUL TO WATCH': Partial Brain Removal Aids Boy Suffering Seizures

Single Concussion Can Cause Lasting Damage to Brain, Study FindsFDA Warns Zithromax Can Cause Fatal Irregular Heart Rhythm

foxnews.com (3 months and 9 days ago)

NFL, GE to Study Brain Injuries as Concussion Worries Mount

The National Football League and General Electric Co are teaming up to improve the diagnosis and treatment of brain injuries amid growing concerns about sports-related concussions in youth and professional sports.

nytimes.com (3 months and 10 days ago)