The New England Patriots’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs came at a cost. In ...

Researchers around the world, including internationally known concussion expert John J. Leddy, MD, clinical professor of ...

An international group of researchers has put together an easy-to-follow guide for parents and coaches to recognize ...

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Ask 10 random people what a concussion is, and you’d probably get 10 answers. Despite all the recent attention, the injury still is referred to as getting “your bell rung,” “knocked out” or “dinged up ...

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 ...

Dallas Cowboys two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs was forced to sit out his first game of the season on Sunday — the Cowboys’ 44-22 trouncing of the Washington Commanders — and the reasons why ...

It’s been a bad season for Trevon Diggs in Dallas. The former All-Pro cornerback has been unavailable for much of the season and struggled when on the field. In the six games Diggs appeared in ahead ...

Doctors may prescribe off-label medications such as amitriptyline, topiramate, or ondansetron to help treat concussion symptoms like headaches, sleep problems, and nausea. A concussion is a mild ...

Generally speaking, it’s safe to fly after experiencing a concussion (a type of mild brain injury) once your symptoms have gone away, and your medical professional has told you it’s OK to do so.