Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has once again entered the concussion protocol following the team's Week 14 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Higgins missed the Bengals' Week 13 victory against ...

Concussions have become a hot-button topic in the NFL world over the last decade-plus, with hits to the head—and both their short- and long-term effects—having been proven to have a significant impact ...

Chiefs faced the Bills, marking first matchup since last year’s AFC Championship win. Travis Kelce left before halftime after a hard chest hit and had to undergo concussion evaluation. Kelce clears ...

Not all concussions are created equal. A new study has revealed nine early warning signs that a mild head injury might linger longer than expected, and why spotting them within hours could change ...

Athletes experiencing a concussion during a sports event are evaluated for return to play through clinical evaluation, without the need for imaging studies. We typically don't know with a high level ...

Vikings center Ryan Kelly's concussions are becoming a real concern. Kelly exited Sunday's game against the Steelers in Ireland and entered the concussion protocol. He was quickly ruled out for the ...

Dr. Josh Purses has treated youth sports concussions for years. His top piece of advice? Play it safe. “The No. 1 thing is to not return to play,” Purses said in a phone call with The News Tribune on ...

Beginning this fall, the concussion management protocol developed for University of Virginia student-athletes will become the standard of care for all students at Student Health and Wellness, thanks ...

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

With the start of the fall sports season, student athletes run the risk of getting a concussion. What happens while players are still on the field or sidelines after a head injury is important in ...

Most concussions resolve within 2–4 weeks, but 10–30% of patients may experience lingering symptoms. Diagnosis is clinical and may be supported by tools like eye tracking and advanced imaging. Early, ...

Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings may have suffered a concussion when she collided with Courtney Vandersloot #22 of the Chicago Sky. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Paige ...