Every year, millions of people experience a concussion, yet many do not realize it has happened. A hard hit during sports, a ...

Taking a punishing hit on the football field or soccer pitch; having your head jostle around during a car accident; ...

The Chuck Noll Foundation is once again supporting ground-breaking concussion studies ...

Most of us have bumped our heads at some point. But sometimes, that hit is more than just a bump. It could be a concussion, which is a type of brain injury that can have lasting effects if not ...

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 ...

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body that forces the brain to move rapidly within the skull. Contrary to popular belief, many concussions ...

Concussions are one of the most common injuries in high school football, with an estimated 100,000 to 150,000 cases each year—yet nearly half go unreported, increasing the risk of long-term brain ...

While the medical field has made strides in recognizing sex-specific norms and risk factors in concussion recovery, it still ...

Multiple concussions appear to be a predictor of worse self-reported health outcomes among current and former collegiate athletes.

Concussions can impair your thinking, coordination, and movement. This likely makes it unsafe for you to drive until you have recovered and have the medical green light. A concussion is a type of ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...