With fall around the corner, training for football and soccer are well underway. Sports and outdoor activities are good ways to stay healthy and active, but there are risks of injury too, especially ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently slipped on ice and fell. I hit my head, and my husband is insisting I go in and get checked out in case I have a concussion. How do I know if I have one? ANSWER: Dizziness ...

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 ...

Now that kids are returning to school, sports injuries become more common. There are signs to look out for that your child needs to be aware of too. A concussion is typically caused by an impact to ...

New, easy-to-follow guidelines help parents and coaches recognize the signs of concussion in young athletes and respond ...

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 ...

Concussions and traumatic brain injuries have been considered a potential cause of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. But a new study argues the association might be the other way around, with ...

A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury that occurs from a strong blow to the head. It can cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, fatigue, memory impairment, and mood changes.

EUGENE, Ore. — Sometimes it takes a good story to get people’s attention. That’s what University of Oregon (UO) researchers found when they launched a study on the most effective ways to get parents ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Sports medicine physicians are working with high school athletic trainers to identify concussions as fall sports like football and girls soccer get underway across the region. Public ...

Fall is prime time for youth sports, with football season in full swing and basketball season right around the corner. However, one of the most important aspects of youth sports is player health and ...