A recent study shows that almost three-quarters of concussions sustained by college football players occurred during practice, where coaches and trainers have the most…
New research paves the way for a future in which concussions — which are often missed — could be detected on the spot with…
The blood-brain barrier is a wall of defense between toxins and pathogens in the bloodstream, and the brain. Blood-brain barrier damage has been linked…
Researchers are exploring new ways to help prevent fall-related injuries in vulnerable older adults, from hip protectors and protective headgear to padded floors. For…
As the number of people with Alzheimer’s grows in the coming decades, more attention is being paid to people who develop dementia as a…
Resetting the brain’s immune cells and delaying chronic inflammation may help improve traumatic brain injury recovery, according to a new study. Researchers at Trinity…
Professional soccer players may have a much higher risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like dementia, Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s than the general population, a new…