Hank explores the science behind the topics of the day, including a look at the current "pandemic" of concussions in professional sports and new insights into what really caused the worst plagues in human history, and what it portends...

Hank breaks the news to you about your brain on football, the reality behind the latest moon-base plan, and an epic win -- and fail -- in the animal kingdom.

A look into the science of concussions.

Experts can't agree on the definition of the term "concussion," which makes it difficult to diagnose, treat, and research this important brain injury....

This week the FDA approves the first ever blood test for diagnosing concussions, and a group of scientists develop a neural network that could save you a trip to the eye doctor.

From turf toe to toxic Zamboni's, sports injuries aren't just for pro athletes.

Each year in the United States, players of sports and recreational activities receive between 2.5 and 4 million concussions. How dangerous are all those concussions? The answer is complicated and lies in how the brain responds when...

Howcast - Learn the reason for the big increase in veterans who are developing seizures, from Steve Wolf, MD and Patty McGoldrick, NP in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Head trauma can lead to death or brain injuries that can affect your memory, judgment, reflexes, speech, balance, and coordination. Check out these tips on how to prevent concussions.

Are you a football fan? So was I. But a few years ago, I learned some things that totally changed my mind. Football fans everywhere are prepping for the Super Bowl - the Big Game - but I’ll be sitting on the sidelines for this one and I...

A role model is a person who can be imitated by younger people, and have an impact on their behavior, choices, and values. Sports stars have been looked up to as role models, however some such as Charles Barkley, a retired professional...

This week's Healthcare Triage News is likely to upset some docs. Get your popcorn ready!

How dangerous is heading a soccer ball? Who's mandating the HPV vaccine in the US? And how many women are drinking while pregnant in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK? This is Healthcare Triage News.

Research on former players of the National Football League shows that brain injury is linked to repeated blunt impact. But little is known about the connection between football, brain damage, and young players. A scientist in Texas...

Organized sports are good for keeping kids active, but some parents worry about injuries like concussion, particularly with contact sports like football, soccer, and ice hockey. Most research about brain injuries in sports looks at...

Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics has come under fire for being too easy on kids' football. Football is dangerous, but is this simply an overreaction in the name of keeping any child from being injured ever? Aaron has opinions.

Syracuse University told A.J. Long he had too many concussions to play football again for the school. Now, other schools are recruiting him, despite his medical history.