An AFL-endorsed helmet company has backtracked on its claims of "superior protection against concussion" and the league is now also facing a complaint lodged with the Australian Competition and ...

A concussion happens when the snowglobe is shaken and the jelly moves around inside the glass. Now, if you imagine wrapping ...

The McCallum football team has chosen safety over style. That was the case when the Knights were introduced to a layer of soft padding outside their helmets in the spring. Not exactly a fashion ...

What is the force of a hit to the head your kid sees on the field? How are helmets tested to absorb them? The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab explains.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Steve Walsh doesn't recall suffering a concussion in two years as the University of Miami's starting quarterback and an 11-year NFL career. At least, not a concussion ...

A global consensus report provides new guidance on diagnosing and treating concussions. more As concerns about concussions among football players continues to capture the attention of doctors as well ...

SAN FRANCISCO — The NFL is challenging innovators to improve the facemask on football helmets to reduce concussions in the game. The league announced on Friday at an innovation summit for the Super ...

Football season is well underway, and fans know those athletes get hit hard. Could better helmets and guidelines around concussion prevention someday eliminate head injuries from the sport? Host Flora ...

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 ...