American football is a high-octane contact sport in which repetitive head impacts (RHI) are a common sight. Researchers ...

A major 2026 study of over 72,000 youth cases shows football linked to 19% of sports-related brain injuries—more than any other activity—with higher repeat risks and issues like headaches, anxiety, ...

In former college athletes, having had three or more concussions was associated with slightly worse physical, mental, behavioral and cognitive health five years after graduation, according to an ...

In former college athletes, having had three or more concussions was associated with slightly worse physical, mental, behavioral and cognitive health five years after graduation, according to an ...

Minnesota Vikings center Ryan Kelly announced his retirement on Friday after 10 seasons in the NFL. Kelly played in eight games in his first season with Minnesota as three concussions wrecked his 2025 ...

As youth sports seasons ramp up across the country, medical experts say parents and coaches should keep injury prevention top of mind.

Former MLS MVP Taylor Twellman wants FIFA to implement mandatory concussion substitution rules worldwide, warning that inconsistent protocols among the 48 nations competing in this year's World Cup ...

Youth football accounts for the largest share of sports‑related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in children and young adults, nearly one in every five TBIs, according to a preliminary study released ...

In former college and professional football players, a new study has found higher levels of inflammation were associated with worse brain structure, which in turn was related to worse memory. The ...

Sport-related concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries that demand timely recognition and management. This review explores current evidence on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment strategies ...