Head Injury

Philadelphia Eagles 5 days ago

Eagles' Jalen Hurts gives curious answer about clearing concussion protocol in win over Commanders

Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts gave a curious answer about how he passed the concussion protocol during the team's 26-18 win over the Washington Commanders.

New Orleans Saints November 9

Saints' Chris Olave placed on IR after being carted off with concussion, will see specialist

After suffering his fifth concussion since 2020, Chris Olave has been placed on injured reserve and will be seeking advice from a specialist.

Health October 26

‘Should I go to the ER or urgent care?’: Ask a doctor

When sudden and severe sickness requires immediate care, the two most common options are to visit an urgent care or to head to a hospital emergency room — but how do you know which is best?

Health October 26

Dementia risk could be higher for older adults who experience this type of injury, study finds

Getting injured after a fall may be an early warning sign of dementia in older adults, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open last month. Researchers and doctors weigh in.

Miami Dolphins October 23

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa on injury concerns after return to practice: 'I love football to the death of me'

Tua Tagovailoa is making his way back to the NFL practice field this week, more than a month after his third confirmed concussion within a two-year span.

New York Giants October 18

Giants rookie phenom Malik Nabers on Travis Scott concert backlash: 'I still got my own life'

Malik Nabers will return to the field Sunday when the Giants face the Eagles after he had to deal with a "scary" concussion he doesn't remember.

New York Giants October 11

Giants' Malik Nabers faces backlash after he was spotted at concert following concussion diagnosis

Malik Nabers has quickly emerged as one of the New York Giants' biggest stars. But the wide receiver recently suffered a head injury during a game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Miami Dolphins October 4

NFL will not weigh in on Tua Tagovailoa's return date after Dolphins quarterback's third concussion

Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL's chief medical officer, said the league will not have a role in Tua Tagovailoa's return to the field after the QB was diagnosed with a concussion.

HEALTH September 24

Amid Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, neurologist discusses how concussions impact risk

Football legend Brett Favre, 54, announced he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. A neurologist weighs in on how concussions and head injury can increase the risk.

Miami Dolphins September 13

Neuroscientist, former wrestler Chris Nowinski concludes Tua Tagovailoa 'suffered traumatic brain injury'

Sports analysts, former NFL players and fans have debated whether Tua Tagovailoa should walk away from the game after the quarterback's latest head injury.