The proportion of concussion diagnoses for both male and female players was lowest in 2023, at 4.3% and 7.8%, respectively. The highest annual proportion of concussion diagnoses was 8.4% for male ...

It’s been no secret that repeated bumps to the head—even trivial ones—can have long-lasting consequences. Football players, ...

Derek Ross, 45, pleaded guilty to felony strangulation and domestic violence. His attorney said the former football player has early-onset dementia.

The Colorado Avalanche landed forward Brock Nelson through a trade with the New York Islanders, the teams announced.

Arlene Karika-Thompson was walking away from the baseball diamond when the sound of a metal bat rang throughout the complex.

Having an extensive MMA career exemplifies a fighter's resilience and dedication but also exposes them to significant ...

Boston University President Melissa Gilliam visited Washington, D.C. Feb. 26 and spoke to an audience of around 150 BU alumni ...

Twenty years ago, pathologist Bennet Omalu and researchers at the University of Pittsburgh published the first paper identifying a new disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy in the brain of ...

Ricky Williams, ex-NFL player, is fronting a doc about the physical, mental and emotional toll of an American football career ...

Keep in mind that even if you are experiencing some memory problems, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have dementia. Many memory problems are brought on by other factors.

A new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham suggests a nasal spray developed to target neuroinflammation could one day be an effective treatment for traumatic brain injury (TBI). By ...

Former Rams and Dolphins running back Eddie Hill and former quarterback Bill Demory both passed away this month.