(CNN) — A quick shake of the head after a hard hit could signal that a person has a concussion, a new study suggests, based on the experiences of young athletes. It’s an easily recognizable movement ...

Chris Nowinski, the founding CEO of the Concussion & CTE Foundation, cautions about rushing Wembanyama back too soon.

Researchers have identified a potential new sign of concussion in athletes, particularly football players, that can easily be spotted on the field, indicating the need for immediate removal from the ...

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Each year, about two million children, many while playing organized sports, suffer concussions. But, according to concussions researcher Jaclyn Stephens, an occupational therapist and associate ...

Maybe you've seen a cartoon character shake their head back and forth following a sharp blow -- clearing away whatever stars or birds are circling their noggins. Turns out, that same move might help ...

Concussions are serious brain injuries that can have long-term effects. As a result, while adequate rest and recovery are essential, it is also essential for concussion victims to assert their legal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion — his third in his NFL career — during Thursday night's game ...

The NFL saw its fewest number of concussions in the preseason since tracking started in 2015. There were 44 concussions in practices and games, a decrease of about 24% from last year. “The reason for ...

Objective To examine prevention strategies and potential modifiable risk factors (MRFs) for sport-related concussion (SRC) and head impact/head acceleration event (HAE) outcomes in female, woman ...

A single mild concussion while playing amateur sports does not lead to long-term cognitive decline a recent study has found. This conclusion may seem at odds with much research on head injury and ...