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Rugby World Cup: why size matters
The Rugby World Cup saw heavier teams take to the pitch than ever before—England's players are on average over 10% heavier than in 1991. So what impact is the increasing size of players having on rugby? Find out more here:...
Healthcare Triage
Contact Sports and Kids' Health
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...
Next Animation Studio
Study finds 96 percent of former NFL players had brain disease
A study by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Boston University found that 87 out of 91 former NFL players tested suffered from a brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy. CTE is a brain disease that researchers believe...
Visual Learning Systems
Healthy Nervous and Endocrine Systems: Common Problems of the Nervous System
This program explores the essential components and functions of the nervous system while also investigating the endocrine system. The following parts of the nervous system are illustrated through colorful graphics: brain, spinal cord,...
STAT
High Impact: A quarterback's struggle with concussions
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.
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Dolphins' Tagovailoa cleared to return after concussion, won't wear Guardian Cap
"I love this game and I love it to the death of me." Dolphins' Tagovailoa was cleared for practice and coach McDaniel gave a timeline as to when he could return to action. (Scripps News)
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Tua Tagovailoa sustains 3rd concussion in NFL career after hitting head on turf
Tua Tagovailoa sustained the third known concussion of his NFL career on Thursday, prompting questions about his future in football. (Scripps News)
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Major League Baseball and the players union have announced the creation of new protocols for dealing with concussions including a new disabled list. (March 29)
HEADLINE: MLB adopts concussions protocols
CAPTION: Major League Baseball and the players union have announced the creation of new protocols for dealing with concussions including a new disabled list. (March 29)
[Source:] AP
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Bridgeman Arts
US Carrier fights with Japanese aircrafts in the Pacific War, 1945
US Carrier X battles with Japanese fighters in the Pacific Ocean. Its deck is damaged and partially repaired. The last of the Japanese aircrafts is gunned down and crashes into the water.
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In White House summit, Obama calls for awareness, better info about youth sports concussions. (May 29)
President Barack Obama called Thursday for more robust research into youth concussions, saying there remains deep uncertainty over both the scope of the troubling issue and the long-term impacts on young people.
"We want our kids...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Beaten US Palestinian teens family speaks in Florida
CLEAN : Beaten US Palestinian teens family speaks in Florida
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Study: Concussions In Kids Vastly Undercounted
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus056612New research confirms that relying on emergency room data to estimate the prevalence of childhood concussions doesn't deliver a complete picture because most seek treatment in primary...
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Study: Concussions in Kids Vastly Undercounted
New research confirms that relying on emergency room data to estimate the prevalence of childhood concussions doesn't deliver a complete picture because most seek treatment in primary care.The study, from the Children's Hospital of...
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Former Football Star Buoniconti Wants Youth Ban
Marc Buoniconti wants to see youth football banned. A former college player who was paralyzed during a game and now a spokesman for the Miami Project, Buoniconti believes children's brains are put in jeopardy with every hit.
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Florida quarterback Tim Tebow suffered a concussion last Saturday against Kentucky. AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo said it's not clear if the former Heisman Trophy winner will be ready to play October 10th vs. LSU. (Oct. 1)
HEADLINE: Should Tim Tebow play vs. No. 4 LSU?
CAPTION: Florida quarterback Tim Tebow suffered a concussion last Saturday against Kentucky. AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo said it's not clear if the former Heisman Trophy winner...
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New safety ratings for youth football helmets
Virginia Tech Helmet Lab released its youth football-helmet ratings today.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: A New Stage Play Tackles Athletes and Concussions
Headstrong looks at the high price some athletes pay for staying in the game.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Nervous System Health and Disorders
This lesson will introduce several disorders of the nervous system and will investigate their cause and effect on the brain. [6:11]