Doctors prescribe off-label medications to treat the symptoms of concussion. This can include acetaminophen, sertraline, ...

CHICAGO (AP) Strict rest may not be the best medicine for kids with concussions, a Canadian study found, challenging the idea that physical activity should be avoided until symptoms disappear. A month ...

It’s a common fear for parents whose children may get hurt while playing sports. It’s a common fear for parents whose children may get hurt while playing sports. What should they do when their child ...

Dr. Bob Wilmott is chief of pediatrics at Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. From climbing trees to making tall bike ramps that are hastily disassembled before parents get home, children ...

A nationwide report says concussion diagnoses have spiked among teens in just five years. However, that may actually be a good sign. Obviously, we talk about concussions much more now than in the past ...

September 2, 2010 — A new guidance document for the management of pediatric concussions recommends a more conservative approach to return to play policies for younger children with sports-related ...

Young athletes aren’t always quick to recognize concussion symptoms, and some may even hide or downplay what they’re feeling to keep playing. But identifying a concussion quickly is important for ...

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Sports experts are putting a flag on the play when it comes to sports-related injuries, especially concussions. With fall sports back in play, local athletic ...

Kids can get head injuries in any number of ways, and a recent study explored how recovery differs when a concussion is a result of a sports injury versus non-sports related. The researchers learned ...

A new study in mice reports that concussions sustained early in life can cause subtle brain changes that re-emerge later in ...

A year ago, I argued that if we want to limit the number of kids suffering concussions from playing youth football, then adults should not allow them to play tackle until age 14. Until then, children ...