Soccer - Man United's Varane says concussions have done lasting damage to body
Raphael Varane said he suffered a concussion few days before playing in France's defeat to Germany in the quarter-finals of 2014 World Cup.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Violence flares in Washington during Trump inauguration
Hundreds of protesters with varying agendas marched through downtown, and some groups clashed with police, throwing rocks and bottles, which police responded to with tear gas and concussion grenades.
Sat Jan 21 2017
Simple blood test could be used to detect concussions
A simple blood test could suffice to detect signs of concussion in patients up to a week following trauma.
Tue Mar 29 2016
Football dad Will Smith says conflicted about 'Concussion' role
In "Concussion", Smith will play Dr Bennet Omalu, the pathologist who first linked brain damage to the deaths of American football players.
Thu Nov 12 2015
High percentage of ex-NFL players had brain disease: report
All but four of 91 former National Football League players who donated their brains for research were diagnosed with a disease linked to concussion and head trauma, Concussion Legacy Foundation said.
Sat Sep 19 2015
Helmet add-ons don't optimize protection during contact sports: study
Outer soft-shell layers, spray treatments, helmet pads and fiber sheets are not enough to lower the risk of getting a concussion, according to US researchers.
Fri Feb 27 2015
New products, new regulations aim to reduce concussions in sports
In 2016, manufacturers will be required to comply with safety standards more specific to concussions than current regulations.
Tue Jun 24 2014
Clinton suffers concussion, forced to stay off work
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton fainted and suffered a concussion while battling a nasty stomach bug, an official said Saturday.
Sun Dec 16 2012
Bosnian finance minister injured in car accident
Nikola Spiric was unconscious when he was pulled out of the car in Drvar, and was believed to have sustained a concussion.
Sat Dec 01 2012