Concussions are more than just a blow to the head. They can have serious short- and long-term effects.

Concussions have been linked to long-term brain damage, but a new study found that smaller impacts to the head may also lead to harm over time.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed the marketing of a blood test to evaluate concussions in adults.

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) may increase your risk of dementia for decades, according to a new study.

There's a lack of information on the risk of brain injuries tied to mixed martial arts (MMA), a new study found.

Adolescent girls may have to deal with the symptoms of sports-related concussions for longer than boys, according to a new study.

Many adolescents reported that they have been diagnosed with at least one concussion during their lives, according to a new study.

Usually, using your head is a good thing. But using your head in soccer may be hazardous, according to a new study.

Around 1.1 million high school and 75,000 college student athletes play tackle football each year in the United States. And that puts them at risk of serious injuries.

Many measures of how often children get concussions are based on emergency department visit data, but that may not be the most accurate way to measure, a new study found.