A new study finds that concussion causes short-term impairment of the cardiovascular system but that these cardiovascular symptoms typically resolve within three days of the injury. The article is ...

A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury that occurs from a strong blow to the head. It can cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, fatigue, memory impairment, and mood changes.

One million athletes experience a concussion injury each year in the U.S. March 19, 2013— -- When Dawn Balzano's 17-year-old daughter Victoria took a ball to the head during a soccer game a ...

Concussions can happen any time of year, and young athletes can be at risk whether they’re participating in organized sports or just friendly pick-up games in the back yard. With the fall scholastic ...

A concussion occurs when you take a hit, jolt or movement that causes the brain to suddenly shift in your head. Although commonly associated with contact sports, the risk of obtaining a concussion can ...

An Australian-first study finds evidence of previously undetected, long-term cognitive changes in women more than six months ...

When playing sports, it's important to remember: Brains don't have seat belts. When rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain inside the skull occurs with a blow to the head, a concussion ...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion — his third in his NFL career — during Thursday night's game against the Buffalo Bills. (Rebecca Blackwell/AP) During Thursday night’s ...

Canadian actress Evangeline Lilly has revealed she suffered brain damage following a traumatic brain injury, shedding light ...

Graphic describes what happens to the brain of a football player that can cause a concussion AP A year ago the NFL began urging state legislatures to adopt laws designed to protect young athletes from ...

People who suffer a concussion and then develop headaches show iron accumulation in their brains, new research indicates. Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Brofer ...