Headaches can linger long after the initial blow. May 3, 2013— -- She was just a 12-year-old athlete when it happened: A blow to the head from a lacrosse ball left Marianna Consiglio with a ...

More than 300,000 children under age 5 visit emergency rooms annually in the United States for concussions, with new research ...

People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers, according to a preliminary study released today, March 5, 2025, that ...

MINNEAPOLIS – People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers, according to a preliminary study released today, March 5, ...

Researchers in Massachusetts have recognized a new concussion sign that could identify up to one-third of undiagnosed concussions. After a hit to the head, individuals sometimes quickly shake their ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It can take anywhere from two weeks to six months to recover from a concussion according to Sanford Hospital medical staff. Early intervention can make all the difference.

Participants who took pain relievers were 15% more likely to return to having no symptoms more quickly, compared with those who did not take pain relievers. (HealthDay News) — People who take over-the ...

(NAPSI)—Alex Smith loves football. “Football is amazing. I think it’s the greatest team sport in America,” notes the former ...

UNDATED (WKRC) - Medical experts are worried that slap fighting, a combat sport that has seen viral success in recent years, could be leading to concussions and serious brain damage. Slap fighting is ...