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A quick shake of the head after a hard hit could signal that a person has a concussion, a new study suggests, based on the experiences of young athletes. It’s an easily recognizable movement that ...

Dizziness, headaches, confusion, fatigue, blurry vision and sensitivity to light are among the most common symptoms of a concussion. Once these symptoms have subsided and patients begin to resume ...

In a new study led by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), researchers found that novel eye-tracking metrics can help properly identify concussion-related vision disorders, a common phenomenon ...

Nellie was out on the bay in a small sail boat with her two friends when Wham! the boom of the sail swung out and struck her, jettisoning her into the water. She felt embarrassed more than hurt. The ...

Your brain is surrounded in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) inside your skull. The fluid acts as a shock absorber between the brain and skull, but sometimes this isn’t enough. Yes, it’s possible to have a ...

Omega-3 salad, by Claudia Zapata Elliott, health ambassador for Methodist Healthcare, registered dietitian and founder of the Diplomacy Diet. Read full article: Small changes, big impact: Simple ...

Spotting a concussion can be tricky. After a potential head injury, you can ask if the person feels dizzy or has a headache—but that relies on self-reporting, which isn't always accurate. Subscribe to ...

Dr. Phillip Sherrod, who is the team physician for VCU’s women’s soccer team, pointed out that athletes will often conceal their condition from parents, coaches and medical professionals. One of his ...