Concussions

Diagnosing traumatic brain injury faster so treatment can start right away is the focus of a $5 million research project centered at Fort Leonard Wood and…

A question about heading soccer balls inspired a series of experiments to understand how the brain changes shape when someone's head takes a hit.

Children with concussions should be able to continue exercising and using electronics, according to new treatment guidelines from the American Academy of…

In October 2011, large transport planes flew three mobile MRI machines into two U.S. military bases in southern Afghanistan with a mission: find the…

Engaging in sports can be beneficial to young athletes. They provide the opportunity to be physically fit, learn discipline and build character in a fun…

Coaches, athletic directors, and school nurses from across Missouri met at Saint Louis University on Thursday for a forum on sports concussions in student…

After 13 months and 97 games, David Perron is ready to lace up the skates once again.The St. Louis Blues announced today that Perron, the 23-year-old…

With just a day left to take action, Gov. Jay Nixon has signed three more pieces of legislation.They are:House Bill 265, which, among other things, makes…

The Illinois High School Association has approved a new policy requiring high school athletes who leave a game with head injuries to be cleared in the…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Sept. 16, 2010 - Jared Hagely couldn't help himself. Suddenly he was in tears. Then he started…