Brains don't have seat belts. When rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain inside the skull occurs with a blow to the ...

Research shows that concussions elevate the risk of motor vehicle crashes, particularly in the weeks following injury, ...

A new study finds that concussion causes short-term impairment of the cardiovascular system but that these cardiovascular symptoms typically resolve within three days of the injury. The article is ...

Adults diagnosed with a concussion may be at about 50% higher risk of a subsequent traffic crash, finds a study from ...

Athletes experiencing a concussion during a sports event are evaluated for return to play through clinical evaluation, without the need for imaging studies. We typically don't know with a high level ...

The Times tested the blast waves of several popular civilian guns at an indoor range and found that repeated firing could add ...

Pressure in your head is often not serious and can be caused by tension headaches, migraines, or sinus infections. You can treat many causes of head pressure at home with rest, OTC pain relievers, and ...

Researchers said severe injuries likely cause high levels of inflammation in the brain, increasing the risk of epilepsy.