A research team at Johns Hopkins University says they have found a unique honeycomb pattern of broken and swollen nerve…
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Not even helmets help pro bull riders stave off concussions
Kasey Hayes hopped on the bovine beast trapped in the narrow holding pen like he’d done hundreds of times. He…
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WASHINGTON – U.S. transportation regulators on Wednesday called for stronger rules for motorcycle helmets, proposing additional safety requirements in an…
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Youth tackle football linked to cognition problems in former NFL players, study finds
A study of former professional football players found that those who participated in tackle football from before the age of…
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New tests for helmets proposed in concussion fight
There is no concussion-proof football helmet, but manufacturers may soon have to meet new testing standards against certain concussion-causing forces…
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College football players have visible brain changes
The brains of college football players may already display the effects of years of taking hits, according to a new…
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Poll finds 40 percent would sway children away from football
Peter Nelson, a Seattle Seahawks fan, will cheer every bone-jarring hit when the team’s defense squares off against Denver Broncos…
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