Dr. Aaron Yengo-Kahn is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, part of Rady Children’s Health.
A study at Lund University reveals that traumatic brain injury alters the small vessels in the brain, resulting in an accumulation of amyloid beta—a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. The findings ...
In a new study, Western researchers have shown just one 20-minute session of moderate intensity aerobic exercise can improve ...
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre revealed that he'd be open to having his brain be donated for CTE research.
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a sudden hit, jolt, or impact on the head or body, leading to rapid movement of the brain inside the skull.
For those who were injured on the field, it’s a time to recover and efforts remain ongoing to keep players safe now and well ...
Among individuals who play ice hockey, a diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) increases with each year of play ...
Not long after Mark and Lindsey Stinson's oldest son began playing football, he suffered a concussion. Xavier, now a tight ...
The 55-year-old said he hopes that doctors can discover new treatments for those who have suffered concussions before he dies ...
Brett Favre says he's down to donate his brain following his death so it can be used for CTE research ... though he tells TMZ ...
Imagine wrapping a fragile glass in bubble wrap before placing it inside a box. If the box is dropped, the bubble wrap absorbs some of the impact.
For four seasons, 98 NFL players volunteered mouth guard sensors that recorded data about their head movements. Their ...