If you recently learned that a loved one suffered a head injury, one of your first questions may be about how serious the injury is. However, the answer to your question may be more complicated than you expect.Every brain injury can be considered unique. The effects...

A new Netflix documentary details the trial of ex-Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez and highlights the severity of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in contact sports. The NFL, including teams like the Patriots, have long misrepresented the dangers of repeated head...

Pediatricians walk back the '7 days of rest' precautionIn the old days, concussions in children were not taken seriously or not properly treated. Shake it off. Get back out there. As the long-term effects of brain injury became known, doctors went to the other...

Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is every bit as serious as it sounds. It has the potential to be permanent and life-changing, for the injury victim and for the whole family.Fortunately, the medical world has come a long way over the years, with more treatment...

After a car accident or other head trauma, victims may be confused, unable to remember what happened or realize where they are. If the person comes to their senses, that does not mean they are “okay.”In addition to concussion symptoms, an untreated brain...

Various types of accidents can lead to a brain injury. Whether you were struck in the head by a falling object, involved in a slip-and-fall accident, struck by a vehicle or in any other accident, you should be aware of some basic points regarding brain injuries so you...

Any blow to the head -- whether from a car accident, a fall or some other type of injury -- can cause serious and lasting damage. A person should get screened to determine whether or not they have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI).Because brain injuries are not...

Recognize the signs of concussion and TBI A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have a significant impact on your life. It can change a person in every way - physically, psychologically and emotionally. Brain damage may occur in almost any type of accident: the violent...

A traumatic brain injury disrupts learning, development and career plansTraumatic brain injuries can be devastating and unpredictable. In a split second, life shifts, and it may never be the same. For teens who are injured in car accidents, sports-related incidents...

By now, most of America has either seen footage of or heard something about Keith Scott, the 43-year-old African American who was shot by police in Charlotte, North Carolina last month. Who was at fault remains a hotly contested topic, and will likely continue to be...