PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A new study from the University of Pittsburgh looked at concussions in younger kids and found that if kids get treatment for a concussion soon after the injury, their recovery was ...

Concussion is one of the most common injuries to the brain, affecting about two million children and teens every year. With the school year back in session and kids playing sports, health care experts ...

(Reuters Health) – When kids are ready to resume classes after being out for a concussion, schools’ preparedness to handle them can vary widely, a new study suggests. The study, conducted in Ohio, ...

Concussions are increasingly being diagnosed in kids — especially those participating in contact sports like football — and new research shows that having more than one concussion can prolong a ...

Sleep is a critical component for concussion recovery among kids, a new study reports. Limiting naps during the day and getting about seven hours of sleep each night in the first week after a ...

CHICAGO -- New children's concussion guidelines from the U.S. government recommend against routine X-rays and blood tests for diagnosis and reassure parents most kids' symptoms clear up within one to ...

CHICAGO (AP) – As many as 2 million concussions from sports or play activities occur in U.S. children and teens each year and many receive no treatment, a new study suggests. The estimate is based on ...

CHICAGO, Ill. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Traumatic brain injuries (TBI), or concussions, are very common among athletes, especially ones who play contact sports like football, hockey, or soccer. In 2022, ...

TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Sleep is a critical component for concussion recovery among kids, a new study reports. Limiting naps during the day and getting about seven hours of sleep ...

Banning or limiting the use of headers is linked to a reduced risk of concussion in youth soccer A nearly 26% reduction in soccer-related concussions occurred after the rule change in 2016 Girls ...

Good, consistent sleep can help kids recover from a concussion About seven hours’ sleep a night speeds up concussion recovery Daytime napping reduces the chances of quick recovery TUESDAY, March 11, ...