An explosion does not need to strike the head to injure the brain. When a blast occurs, it generates a sudden pressure wave ...

Stop activities immediately – lay down and rest. Seek medical attention if you experience a loss of consciousness, or your symptoms do not improve. Do not go back to sport or activity until your ...

Head injuries can transform from seemingly minor bumps into life-threatening medical emergencies within minutes or hours. The brain sits protected within the skull, but when trauma occurs, the ...

Almost a quarter of US children with symptoms of a brain injury or concussion are not checked for the condition, with younger children particularly likely to be overlooked, a new national study finds.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects the ability to interact and communicate. It may have symptoms that are similar to those seen in some brain injuries. Autism spectrum disorder ...

Almost a quarter of US children with symptoms of a brain injury or concussion are not checked for the condition, with younger children particularly likely to be overlooked, a new national study finds.

Clinicians say the proposed framework will lead to more accurate diagnoses and treatment, providing more rigorous care for some patients and preventing premature discussions about halting life support ...

When Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had his third concussion since 2022 earlier this month, the injury reignited concerns around football, the risks of returning to sports too early after a ...

A neuroimaging study from NYU shows that the same type of brain training found to reduce dementia risk in the recent ACTIVE Study can also repair white matter damaged by brain injury. The brain ...

Drew Petersen’s body bounced from rock to rock as he fell down a steep, rugged slope while skiing in Colorado’s High Country. As Petersen tumbled out of control, he banged his head at least three ...