Are all Football Helmets Created Equal?
Helmets are a football players’ first defense against concussions, and it makes sense that parents would want the best helmet for their star player...
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NFL Great Ken Stabler had CTE
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) has reared its ugly head on the National Football League (NFL) once again. It was announced Wednesday that for...
NFL Concussions Reach New Watermark
The National Football League (NFL) released a new injury report Friday, and had some interesting figures to note.
CTE Found in Former Giant Tyler Sash
There was more bad news for the NFL Tuesday, as another dead former player’s brain was found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Jerod Mayo Forced to Sideline
New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo will be watching Sunday's AFC Championship Game in Denver from the sideline, and if the Patriots win and a...
Heart Problems Could Sideline Linemen
Being an athlete doesn't always protect you from heart problems.
Tackling Head Injuries
New evidence suggests that high school football may be getting a little safer — at least in one state.
Infection Threatens NFL Player's Foot
An infection is putting one NFL player's career on the line.
The All-American Brain Disease
It's football season again, a time for tailgating, touchdowns and rooting for the home team. But this American tradition may not be without its dange...
How Coach Coughlin Helps Kids with Cancer
You might not peg 68-year-old Tom Coughlin as a One Direction fan, but that didn't stop the New York Giants head coach from sending some teens battli...
Heads Up: College Football Head Impact Stats
Head injuries can sideline football players in a hurry. But how common are head injuries among college players really?
Concussions May Exact Long-Term Toll on Football Players
Football is a violent sport. Although most football-related injuries heal, one particular injury — concussion — may lead to major mental issues l...
NFL Official: Still Much to Learn About Safety
After becoming the NFL's first chief medical and health adviser in February, Dr. Betsy Nabel has already reached a few preliminary conclusions about ...
Not Just a Bump on the Head: Football and Concussion
Young athletes may face a risk of concussion more often than expected.
NFL Concussion Lawsuit Closer to Settlement
The NFL is one step closer to compensating retired players who've filed a class-action lawsuit after sustaining dangerous concussions during their pl...
Leah Still in Remission
Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Devon Still learned his daughter had a 50 percent chance of survival due to a rare cancer diagnosis 10 months ag...
Football and Brain Injury: Unhealthy Partners?
Football is unquestionably a contact sport, and repeated “contacts” could be causing brain injuries.
Why 49er Chris Borland Decided to Retire
You can't put a price on health. That's the conclusion San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland reached last week, retiring after his rookie camp...
