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Emergency department visits for concussions occurring in children's and teens' team sports have risen sharply since the late 1990s, researchers said. The estimated number of adolescents 14 to 19 years old ...

As the pressure turns on, younger athletes are being sent to the ER. a study published in the journal Pediatrics reveals that childhood concussions have doubled, even though s...

Telegraph.co.ukHealth Buzz: Brain Trauma Can Mimic Lou Gehrig's DiseaseU.S. News & World ReportLou Gehrig might not have had Lou Gehrig's disease. A new study suggests that repeated concussions from playing sports can cause a motor-neuron disorder...

msnbc.comMultiple head injuries may spur ALS-type illnessBoston GlobeNew research suggests that athletes who have had multiple head injuries, and possibly others such as military veterans exposed to repetitive brain traumas, may be prone to developing a d...

msnbc.comTo avoid concussions, expect NFL practices to be toned downWashington PostAs NFL teams open their training camps over the next week, players are resuming the summer tradition of slamming into one another in bids to impress coaches and earn roster...

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