Blood Test Could Make Identifying Concussion A Lot Easier
A local company has developed a blood test that could make identifying a concussion a lot easier.
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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."
A federal judge questioning his league's behavior may not be the biggest problem facing the NFL commissioner on Monday.
Boston researchers just found a connection between the age former NFL players were when they started playing and how they think later in life.
Edelman was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday with both a concussion and a thigh injury.
A doctor at the University of Texas is working on a pill that repairs brain damage.
The I-Team found some local schools using helmets that at least one prominent research facility has deemed unacceptable.
Taylor Twellman has been very outspoken on the concussion issue and he had a strong message for Wes Welker Monday morning.
No one will argue you are safer riding with a helmet than without one, but as our cycling culture keeps growing, the I-Team found some troubling numbers.
Just like in the regular season Percy Harvin's return to the field in the postseason was short lived as Harvin will not be playing against San Francisco this weekend.
Major League Baseball plans to eliminate home plate collisions, possibly as soon as next season but no later than by 2015.
Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuck joined 98.5 the Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich to discuss Jaromir Jagr joining the team and the injury to Patrice Bergeron.
Following a string of dominating performances for the Maine Red Claws of the NBADL, it turns out the only thing that can slow down Boston Celtics rookie Fab Melo is a doorway.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton developed a blood clot in her head but did not suffer a stroke or neurological damage, her doctors said Monday.
A new study shows concussions, head to head collisions and even mild hits to the head on a continuous basis could lead to a fatal degenerative brain disease called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).
A leading researcher on concussions, based in Boston, is proposing some very tough guidelines about when it is OK for kids to play anything from football to soccer.
Patrick O'Halloran was in the hospital for five days after suffering a concussion and whiplash in the Cal Ripken World Series.
Twellman joined D.A. to discuss the unfortunate death of his former neighbor Junior Seau. Twellman told D.A. how, over the year that the two were neighbors, Seau became a soccer fan and they talked about everything from the game to head injuries.
Shawn Thornton spoke with 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich about the team's recent performances, Nathan Horton's status, the reaction of Montreal fans to Zdeno Chara taking a puck to the face and the New York Rangers.
Boston Bruins forward Marc Savard is back at the TD Garden to watch his teammates play the New York Rangers.
Toucher & Rich were joined by Joe Haggerty to discuss the Bruins, the loss to the Panthers, Daniel Paille's possible concussion and Tyler Seguin being scratched in Winnipeg.
The parents of a Wrentham teenager say his frightening disappearance this week may have been linked to the lingering effects of a concussion.
Bert Breer called to talk with Toucher & Rich about this weekend's matchup with the Bills, C.J. Spiller, the Patriot defense and Mike Vick's concussion.
Greg Bedard spoke with Toucher & Rich about how he saw things Monday night, the Devin McCourty/Brandon Marshall matchup and Mike Wright.
It was a Christmas dream come true for one young basketball fan, thanks to the Boston Celtics and Make-A-Wish.
Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points, sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to turn back Boston's final rally and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory.
A fire in Acushnet, Massachusetts early on Christmas morning killed a man and woman in their 80s and injured a firefighter.
A woman who went missing while walking her dog on Christmas Eve in a Massachusetts park has died, her sister posted on social media.
Boston's dreams of a white Christmas have come true for 2024.
Boston's dreams of a white Christmas have come true for 2024.
A woman who went missing while walking her dog on Christmas Eve in a Massachusetts park has died, her sister posted on social media.
A fire in Acushnet, Massachusetts early on Christmas morning killed a man and woman in their 80s and injured a firefighter.
It was a Christmas dream come true for one young basketball fan, thanks to the Boston Celtics and Make-A-Wish.
Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points, sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to turn back Boston's final rally and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
In a year-end interview with WBZ-TV, Gov. Maura Healey had a message for the handful of Massachusetts communities that designate themselves as "sanctuary" cities for immigrants: "We are not a sanctuary state."
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
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.
Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points, sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to turn back Boston's final rally and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory.
Boston's late comeback fell just short as they fell to the Orlando Magic, 108-104.
Elias Lindholm scored with 6:19 left to break a third-period tie, and the Boston Bruins killed a five-minute penalty without allowing a shot on goal on Monday night.
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has a fumbling issue. Again.
The Boston Red Sox have added another veteran arm to their rotation, signing two-time World Series champion Walker Buehler to a one-year contract.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.