Timing is everything with concussion treatments, says brain injury expert
Many kids suffer concussions, but getting your child seen by a traumatic brain injury specialist early could make all the difference.
Many kids suffer concussions, but getting your child seen by a traumatic brain injury specialist early could make all the difference.
Many kids suffer concussions, but getting your child seen by a concussion specialist early, could make all the difference in their recovery.
A new study finds that examining a patient's saliva may reveal whether they have had a concussion.
Concussion is the most common injury in youth ice hockey but a new study finds wearing a simple device could reduce a child's risk.
The study included data on 9,542 concussions across 20 high school sports.
The road back to normalcy has been a long one for Gordon Hayward this season, as he works to regain his All-Star form while recovering from a serious ankle injury. And as the Celtics get closer to the postseason, the road has grown longer.
Concussion symptoms can last for days to months but a new review finds that younger children often suffer significantly longer.
A Patriots captain was back on the practice field on Wednesday, and that bodes well for his status for the team's playoff opener on Sunday.
Limiting the frequency and severity of concussions in football can be a very difficult thing to do. That is an issue that appeared to be very much on display with Patriots safety Patrick Chung on Sunday afternoon in Jacksonville.
For an offense that lost Jeremy Hill to a torn ACL last weekend and is obviously still operating without Julian Edelman during his suspension, the Patriots appear to be short on manpower. Facing a defense like Jacksonville's, that's a bigger issue than it might be against a lesser opponent.
The Jaguars didn't have Leonard Fournette on the practice field on Wednesday, but the Patriots were also without one of their top running backs when they practiced in Foxboro.
In order to start playing football again, a player who has suffered a concussion has to return to his baseline, both in terms of his symptoms as well as his cognition and balance.
Tight end Rob Gronkowski suffered a concussion in the final minutes of the first half after being the recipient of a helmet-to-helmet hit from Jacksonville safety Barry Church.
A saliva test may someday be able to diagnose a concussion and predict how long symptoms last, according to a study published Monday in the JAMA Pediatrics.
After initially being ruled out for Friday night's game against the Charlotte Hornets due to a concussion, Celtics big man Al Horford has been upgraded to questionable.
A concussion will keep Al Horford out of Boston's game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.
Some bad news for football fans who are upset with the hit: What Alonso did was perfectly in line with everything that makes your favorite sport function the way it does.
What physical injury sends more people to the doctor in Massachusetts than anywhere else in the country? New data from insurance claims and elsewhere suggests a surprising answer -- concussion.
A new study says physical activity could help concussion recovery.
Celtics center/forward Al Horford was hit in the head at practice on Monday and has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol program.
Brandi Chastain, whose penalty kick gave the United States the 1999 Women's World Cup title, has pledged her brain for concussion research.
A South Shore company jumps to the head of the class in a government funded study on head health.
A local company has developed a blood test that could make identifying a concussion a lot easier.
If seen by millions of Americans, the film "Concussion" will no doubt make a major impact on the sport of football as we know it.
"You can't easily dismiss it, because it affects your kids. So this is something that is far-reaching. ... It doesn't just affect the guys playing at the NFL level; it affects your kids in high school, it affects kids in middle school, it affects youth programs that may no longer exist. It affects a lot."
The jury in the Karen Read murder trial goes back to work Monday, after failing to reach a verdict following nearly 22 hours of deliberations last week.
Living comfortably means being able to pay all bills, afford a handful of wants and be able to save for the future.
A biker and runner is going the distance for WBZ-TV's Sarah Wroblewski's son Declan by raising money for the Boston hospital where he's being treated for cancer.
There's been a surge of young problem gamblers since sports betting was legalized. An addiction therapist warns AI-powered sports betting has spurred a public health emergency.
Does wearing a face mask help to prevent COVID? Four years after the pandemic began, here's what scientists have learned.
The jury in the Karen Read murder trial goes back to work Monday, after failing to reach a verdict following nearly 22 hours of deliberations last week.
The jury in the Karen Read murder trial resumes its deliberations Monday after resting this weekend and struggling to reach a verdict last week.
This year, many communities across Massachusetts are holding fireworks displays for July 4. See if your town is on the list.
A biker and runner is going the distance for WBZ-TV's Sarah Wroblewski's son Declan by raising money for the Boston hospital where he's being treated for cancer.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is warning residents of possible measles exposure after an international traveler was diagnosed.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
A new study from Harvard Business School shows why there should be more women managers in the workplace.
Dania Furniture recalls Hayden bookcase sold nationwide after an unanchored unit fell over, killing a 4-year-old.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Although there has been skepticism around plant-based meat, Canadian researchers have found that it's the better option when it comes to getting in your protein.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
A bombshell report on the global EV marketplace finds 46% of American EV drivers are so fed up with charging and mobility issues, they're ready to switch back to gas-powered vehicles.
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio hopes voters will empower her by approving the initiative petition.
Diana DiZoglio wants to perform an audit of the Massachusetts legislature, but has been met with pushback.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is set to open in 2025 next to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
In a humble space in Hyde Park, a local company is on a mission to fix how flour is made.
At a time when store closures are surging, the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls is talking about opening hundreds of new stores.
Takeda is planning to lay off more than 600 people in Cambridge and Lexington, Massachusetts
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer, Jarren Duran added a solo shot and the Boston Red Sox ended San Diego's five-game winning streak with a 4-1 victory on Sunday.
Two men from Massachusetts are headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
Manny Machado homered twice and drove in five runs, and Jackson Merrill and Brett Sullivan also went deep to carry the San Diego Padres to their second straight lopsided victory over the Boston Red Sox, 11-1 on Saturday.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
Jackson Merrill hit a three-run homer and Kyle Higashioka added a two-run shot in a nine-run fifth inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
A Nantucket restaurant and store has sold two scratch tickets worth more than $1 million this year.
The Stephen Bryant house in Plympton was built in 1669.
A fisherman in Dennis may have captured the first pictures of a wild flamingo in Massachusetts.