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.

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 ...

Research shows that concussions elevate the risk of motor vehicle crashes, particularly in the weeks following injury, ...

Concussion victims are more likely to wind up in a traffic crash and that increased risk is highest during the first four ...

Brains don't have seat belts. When rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain inside the skull occurs with a blow to the ...

CHICAGO, Illinois -- Heading the ball is often criticized for being too dangerous in youth soccer, But a 9-year study of U.S high school games suggests that limiting rough play might be a better way ...

Flashing mouthguards don’t eliminate the risks of contact sports, but they do represent a significant step forward in player safety.