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Concussion

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Mitch McConnell released from physical therapy rehab after fall

  • Mar 25, 2023
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CA assemblymember proposes tackle football ban for kids under 12

  • Feb 17, 2023
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NFL and players union agree to updated concussion protocol

  • Oct 8, 2022

Injured Little Leaguer's CAT scan results 'normal' after second fall

  • Aug 22, 2022

Sources: Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid's status (out) could...

  • May 6, 2022

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid feels 'a lot better,' says Doc Rive...

  • May 3, 2022

Former NFL player accused in fatal SC shooting had CTE

  • Dec 14, 2021

FDA approves device to help protect athletes from traumatic brain injury

  • Feb 27, 2021

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TikTok 'skull-breaker challenge' leaves Cherry Hill teen with concussion

  • Feb 25, 2020
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Kids Health Matters: Concussion symptoms and recovery

  • Oct 23, 2019
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Temple Health wins major grant to solve big gap in dealing with consussions

  • Sep 6, 2019
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Jefferson's new technology demonstrates concussion symptoms

  • Nov 16, 2017
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Reminder for parents on National Concussion Awareness Day

  • Sep 15, 2017
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VIDEO: NFL concussion report

  • Mar 24, 2016
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VIDEO: Blood test for kid's concussions

  • Dec 29, 2015

Latest Stories

Kids Health Matters: Dealing with concussions

Head injuries aren't limited to sports; they can occur anywhere, but experts say recovery involves the doctor, parents, and young athletes.

  • Oct 23, 2019

Temple Health seeking blood test for brain injuries

Serious brain injuries are visible on CT or MRI, but milder ones can't be seen - until symptoms develop

  • Sep 9, 2019

Exploring the real science behind tackle football's risks

New book and an international group of neurologists say hype about the dangers of tackle football has gone beyond the real science

  • May 21, 2019

Changing kickoff reduces concussions in college football, researchers say

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania say they have found a simple way to reduce concussions in college football.

  • Oct 2, 2018

Penn football study reduced concussion rate by nearly 70 percent

New research shows moving the kick-off and touchback line in football can significantly lower the chances for a concussion.

  • Oct 1, 2018