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Surge in Brain Trauma Among Young Athletes Spurs Call for Action

A surge in sports-related brain injuries among the youth is pushing U.S. health officials to call for public policy changes after similar safety efforts helped reduce head-trauma deaths from motor vehicle accidents. A 40 percent drop since 1980 in traumatic …

Doctors Offer Guidelines on Sports Concussions

When athletes are suspected of having a concussion, they should be taken out of action immediately, new guidelines from a major medical group say. The American Academy of Neurology said athletes shouldn’t resume playing until they’ve been fully evaluated and …

Tennessee Team Sued Over ‘Human Hockey Puck’ Stunt

A Nashville radio personality is suing the NHL Predators over an injury from the “human hockey puck” stunt. The suit by Adam “Intern Adam” Davis of WRVW-FM was filed in Davidson County Circuit Court and seeks $25,000 for medical bills. …

Football Turns to Helmet Technology to Tackle Head Injuries

As Americans grow more aware of the risk of brain injury tied to football – the country’s most popular sport – players and coaches are experimenting with the latest technology in a bid to make the game safer. Advances in …