ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Friday night lights bring communities together with big plays and bigger hits. But those hits can leave a lasting impact on kids who play football. “That raises the chance of ...

A nationwide report says concussion diagnoses have spiked among teens in just five years. However, that may actually be a good sign. Obviously, we talk about concussions much more now than in the past ...

In middle school, Nora Fotuhi watched her best friend struggle with a serious sports-related concussion, receiving little guidance. Years later, the University of Virginia student runs a nonprofit to ...

"If the kids are denying (concussion) symptoms — headache, nausea, sensitivity to light — the ImPACT test shows the cognitive delay," While said. "The test is nice because it give us a good comparison ...

As fall sports season kicks off, parents are gearing up for another exciting season of football, soccer, volleyball and cheerleading. But for some families, the excitement can quickly turn into ...

More awareness about head injuries is needed. “There’s a misconception that concussions are strictly due to sports injuries, but we have a program and treatments that serve kids and adults who get ...

Concussions are increasingly being diagnosed in kids — especially those participating in contact sports like football — and new research shows that having more than one concussion can prolong a ...

Concussions remain a pressing concern in sports, affecting individuals of all ages and skill levels. Today on Living808, Dr. Jennifer King, a pediatric sports medicine expert from Kapiolani Medical ...

When we think about sports like football, hockey, or rugby, the first images that come to mind are often thrilling touchdowns, big hits, or the roar of the crowd. But behind all the excitement, ...

CHICAGO (AP) – As many as 2 million concussions from sports or play activities occur in U.S. children and teens each year and many receive no treatment, a new study suggests. The estimate is based on ...

CHICAGO (AP) - Nearly 2 million concussions from sports or play activities occur in U.S. children and teens each year and many receive no treatment, according to a new study. The estimate is based on ...

Quarterback Matt Schaub and the Texans have entered into a partnership with the Methodist Concussion Center to bring awareness to youth on the dangers of concussions. With Schaub leading the way, the ...