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Concussions Do Not Negatively Impact Kids’ IQ, New Study Finds
Suffering a concussion does not appear to lower intelligence or IQ scores in children. Researchers say this new finding should help ease the concerns of millions of parents.
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Repeat Blasts Can Damage Soldiers' Brains, Study Confirms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2024
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Soldiers can suffer brain injury if they are repeatedly exposed to explosive blasts, a new study shows.
Further, the more frequently a soldier is exposed to explosions, the greater their risk for brain injury, researchers reported April 22 in the Proceedings of the N...
FDA Clears 15-Minute Bedside Test to Gauge Soldiers' Brain Injury
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2024
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When a soldier is rushed to medical care following a blast or other injury to the head, time is crucial in deciding just how extensive that injury is.
Now, the U.S. Army has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared a bedside whole blood test that ...
Sports Concussion Recovery Time Similar for Men, Women
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 26, 2024
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It's long been thought that it takes more time for a woman to recover from a concussion than a man.
But a new national study of U.S. college athletes refutes that notion, finding that women and men recover from sports-related head injuries at about the same pace.
R...
Head Trauma Can Spur 'Spatial Neglect' Similar to a Stroke
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 28, 2023
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Stroke patients often suffer from "spatial neglect" -- an inability to see things on the side of the body opposite to where the brain injury occurred.
Now, new research suggests that spatial neglect can also affect folks who've had a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
T...
Former Pro Football Players Show Troubling Brain Changes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2023
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Head injuries related to football might be tied to markers of dementia like brain shrinkage and decreased blood flow to the brain, a new study of former pro and college players reports.
The study lo...
It's Hunting Season: Keep Safety in Your Sights
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2023
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TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Hunting season has begun in many parts of the United States, with millions of Americans heading into the woods in hopes of bagging a big buck.
But with the season comes tragic accidents.
“Every year, within the first 72 h...
Head Injury Left Her Memory-Impaired. A New Brain Implant Has Brought Memory Back
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2023
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Gina Arata had a bright future, wrapping up college and preparing for law school, when a 2001 car wreck left her with lasting brain damage.
After her recovery, Arata wound up taking a job sorting mail, but struggled even in that.
“I couldn't remember anything,”...
Persistent Inflammation Could Drive Brain Issues in Former Football Players
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2023
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The repeat head injuries suffered by football players, boxers and other athletes appear to affect brain health long after players have given up their sport.
New research from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore could explain why: The persistence in the brain of inflamm...
Too Few Seniors Get Follow-up Care After a Serious Fall
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 22, 2023
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Four of every 10 American seniors who suffer a fall and end up in the ER with head trauma get no follow-up care once they go home, a new study finds.
“Only 59 percent of our study subjects had follow-up with their [health care] provider," study senior author
Teens With Multiple Concussions Face Higher Risk of Suicidal Thoughts
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 21, 2023
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A year after suffering a concussion, teens, especially boys, are more likely than their peers to think about, plan and even attempt suicide, new research finds.
With more concussions, the risk grows.
Teen boys who reported two or more concussions in the past year w...
Steroid Use Could Raise Teen Athletes' Odds for Concussion
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2023
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Use of steroids among high school athletes is a continuing problem, and now new research finds these youths are also more likely to suffer a concussion while they play.
Could Living Football Players Be Overdiagnosed for CTE?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2023
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Former pro football players with symptoms of depression or anxiety are far more likely to receive an unverifiable diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) than players without those mental health conditions, a new study reports.
Players with depression are 9.5...
Brain Trauma Could Help Trigger Heart Troubles
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2023
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While the neurological impact of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has long been studied, new research suggests TBIs are also hard on the heart.
The research team took a closer look at connections between the two organs, finding that nervous system dysfunction, neuro-infla...
Even a Mild Head Injury Raises the Odds for Stroke
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2023
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Any head injury — even a mild one — raises a person's risk of later having an ischemic stroke.
Having multiple injuries increases that risk, even more so than the severity of a single traumatic brain injury (TBI), researchers report.
"Our study found that thos...
Autopsy Study of Athletes Who Died Young Shows Many Had Signs of CTE
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2023
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The degenerative brain disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) may be striking some at much younger ages than thought possible: New research has uncovered early signs of the condition in amateur athletes who died young after playing contact sports.
The tr...
Suicides Among U.S. Veterans Jumped 10-Fold in Decades After 9/11
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2023
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Suicide has become an urgent issue among American military veterans, with rates increasing by more than 10 times in nearly two decades, a new study reveals.
"Suicide rates for post-9/11 veterans have steadily increased over the last 15 years and at a much faster pace tha...
Playing Football Might Raise Parkinson's Risk
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 11, 2023
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The link between pro football and the risk for a neurodegenerative disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is well known, and now a new study suggests that football may also up the risk for Parkinson's disease, even among past high school and college players.
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Here's How to Make Summer Sports Camp a Safe Adventure for Your Kid
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2023
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If your child is in sports camp this summer, you'll want them to have fun and stay safe.
The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) offers some tips on dealing with existing medical conditions, staying hydrated and heat safe, avoiding weather dangers and protecti...
New Ways to Spot Risk for CTE in Boxers, MMA Fighters
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2023
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Autopsy is currently the only way to definitively diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease often seen in athletes who've suffered repeated blows to the head.
But there may be a way to predict which athletes are likely to develop CTE, ...
Obesity Could Slow Recovery From a Head Injury
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2023
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Obesity is a known contributor to a host of health risks ranging from diabetes to cancer, but new research suggests it may also delay recovery from a mild traumatic brain injury.
Why? The systemic inflammation that being obese can cause in the body may be a driving facto...
Head Injury Outcomes Could Take Years to Unfold
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2023
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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have long-term effects, much like a chronic condition, a new study says.
Looking at hundreds of patients, researchers found that problems related to traumatic brain injuries can last for years, with people improving and declining at dif...
Women's Gymnastics Brings High Risk for Concussion
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2023
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Gymnasts make it look easy, but mastering those floor exercises and balance beam moves can take a toll on the brain.
Researchers studying preseason and regular season concussion rates in college sports found that women's gymnastics led all others for its concussion rate ...
With Training, Soccer Headers Might Be Safe for Teen Players
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 29, 2023
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Limited "heading" of a soccer ball in youth sports may not cause irreversible harm, as long as players are properly trained, a new study finds.
This study from concussion researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) looked at the consequences of repeated he...
New 'National Sports Brain Bank' Will Boost Head Injury Research
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2023
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A new brain bank is accepting future donations from living athletes, in an effort to perform long-term research into the effects of sports-related concussion.
For NHL Players, More Fighting on the Ice Is Linked to Shorter Lives
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2023
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Fighting is par for the course in professional ice hockey, but a new study raises the question of whether it is shortening some players' lives.
The study, of hundreds of Na...
Multiple Head Injuries May Raise Alzheimer's Risk for Veterans
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2023
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People who repeatedly suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may be more apt to develop Alzheimer's disease, new research shows.
TBI can result from direct hits to the head or from indirect sources such as shockwaves from battlefield explosions.
The brains of otherw...
Dog-Walking Downside: Fractures, Head Injuries
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2023
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Walking your dog gets you moving and out in the fresh air, but head injuries and fractures are very real possibilities, especially for older dog owners, researchers say.
The most common injury from walking a leashed dog that sends folks to the ER is fractured fingers, a ...
Concussion's Effect on Brain Can Last 6 Months or More
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2023
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A significant number of patients take far longer to recover from a concussion than expected, and they may not be getting the care they need, according to a new study.
Researchers from the United Kingdom who studied concussion patients found that almost half had changes i...
Sen. Mitch McConnell Leaves Rehab, Heads Home After Concussion
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2023
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Sen. Mitch McConnell is back home more than two weeks after he fell at a private dinner and was hospitalized with a concussion and broken rib.
The Senate Minority Leader spent five days in the hospital and the remainder of the 2-1/2 weeks following his fall in inpatient...
Dementia Risk Rises for Elite European Soccer Players
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 17, 2023
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It's well-established that American football players can suffer significant brain impacts as they age.
Now, new research shows that elite European soccer players are also more likely than the average person to develop dementia.
Men in the Swedish top soccer divisio...
Falls Can Be More Dangerous for Older Men Than for Women
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 10, 2023
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While older women are treated for falls more often than elderly males, men are more likely to sustain skull fractures when they topple over, new research suggests.
This is a serious concern because more than 3 million people aged 65 and older are treated in U.S. emergenc...
Breathing Exercises Might Speed Concussion Recovery in Teens
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2023
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Combining breathing exercises with gradual aerobic activity may benefit teens who are recovering slowly from a concussion.
New research found that while the two therapies each offer benefits, together they led to even greater improvement in thinking and memory skills, de...
In Autopsy Study, Over 90% of Former NFL Players Showed Signs of Brain Disease CTE
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2023
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Many football fans fondly remember Rick Arrington as the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback from 1970 to 1973, but his daughter's memories are tainted by years spent watching her dad suffer from late-stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
A degenerative brain diseas...
Football, Concussions and High Blood Pressure Often Go Together
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2023
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Add high blood pressure to the list of problems associated with concussions among former pro football players.
Researchers at Harvard University's Football Players Health Study linked a history of concussions to elevated risk for high blood pressure among ex-NFL players....
In 30-Year Study, Head Injury Doubled Long-Term Death Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2023
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Head injuries have already been linked with many chronic health issues, but a new study that spanned three decades now shows it may double, or even triple, the risk of dying early.
“This is particularly the case for individuals with multiple or severe head injuries,”...
Is Rest Really Best After a Child Has a Concussion?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2023
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When kids suffer a concussion, an extended period of rest at home is always the best course, right? Perhaps not.
In fact, a new study
Curbing Football Drills Could Make High School Football Safer
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2022
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Tackling drills are typically a staple of high school football practices, but new research suggests dropping them from training might cut the risk of head hits.
Using mouth guards with sensors that recorded every head hit, researchers found players who spent 5,144 minute...
Big Rise in E-Scooter Injuries Among U.S. Kids
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2022
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With the growing popularity of electric scooters, the number of kids...
Could Synthetic Turf Raise Kids' Odds for Injuries, Concussions?
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 7, 2022
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At some schools, grassy sports fields have been replaced by easier-to-maintain synthetic turf.
But it turns out that may be more likely to cause player injuries...
In Boxers and MMA Fighters, Brain May Make Some Recovery After Retirement
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 15, 2022
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Professional fighters take a lot of knocks to the head, but a new study suggests they may find themselves thinking more clearly again after they retire.
Many studies have pointed to the perils of repeated blows to the head in sports like boxing and football.
Concussion Aftermath Could Drag Down Teens' Grades
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2022
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Efforts to prevent concussions from happening at school or school-related sports activities may help keep teens from lagging behind on their academics.
In a new study, resear...
School Sports Are Starting Again: Know the Signs of Concussion
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2022
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As high school sports get underway this fall, sports medicine specialists remind athletes, parents and coaches that c...
Cycle Safe: Find the Right Bike Helmet for Your Child
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2022
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Wearing a bike helmet can save the life of your young child or teenager, but it needs to fit well to really do its job.
A well-fitting bike helmet significantly reduces the odds of serious head injury or death due to a bicycle, scooter or skateboard accident, experts say...
First Major League Soccer Player Is Diagnosed With CTE
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2022
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When former professional Major League Soccer (MLS) player Scott Vermillion died at age 44, he had stage 2 CTE, his family announced Tuesday.
Veterans May Face Lower Risk for CTE Than Ex-Athletes
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2022
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A degenerative brain condition uncovered in some former professional athletes has been reported in military veterans as well, but a new study suggests it's uncommon and questions whether service itself confers the risk.
Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Show Signs of Brain Changes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2022
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The football gridiron and the boxing ring have come to be understood as danger zones for the brain, with repetitive hits to the head causing long-term damage to some athletes.
The same might be true of the MMA octagon as well, a new study says.
The more that partic...
Former College Football Players Suffer More Brain Disorders as They Age
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2022
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College football players live longer than those who didn't play, but they suffer more brain-related issues as they age, a new study finds.
Among former Notre Dame football players, being physically fit was tied to lower deaths from heart disease and diabetes. But the for...
Are Standard Tests Accurate at Spotting Concussion?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2022
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Outdoor sports season is nearly here, and with rough play comes the risk of concussion.
Half of Americans Now Think Playing Football 'Inappropriate' for Kids: Survey
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2022
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As sign-ups for youth football get underway this spring, a new study reveals that Americans may love their football, but half now believe that kids should not play the tackle version of the game.
The researchers found that of nearly 4,000 U.S. adults surveyed, only 45% a...
Head Bump? Here's Signs You Need ER Care
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2022
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Knowing the signs of brain injury and when to seek emergency care could save a life, an expert says.
"The brain is the body's command center," said Dr. Gillian Schmitz, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians. "One of the smartest ways to protect it is ...