Study: Retired NFL players with history of concussions have reduced cognitive performance
A study by doctors at Mass General Brigham is shedding new light on the long-term impacts of concussions among NFL players.
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A study by doctors at Mass General Brigham is shedding new light on the long-term impacts of concussions among NFL players.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall explains the latest health headlines.
New research from the University of Michigan found that 1 in 4 adolescents self-reported at least one concussion in 2020, up from about 1 in 5 in 2016.
Concussion experts say they are concerned head injuries among student athletes are not being diagnosed, especially at schools with lower funding.
The study included data on 9,542 concussions across 20 high school sports.
The PSA aims to educate parents about the dangers of tackle football for kids.
A youth football program is stepping up their game using new state of the art Mobile Virtual Players to help avoid concussions during practice.
Retired New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is taking issue with what an expert on concussions said about CTE.
Almost 2 million children and teens were seen in emergency rooms across the United States for traumatic brain injuries between 2010 and 2016.
Rick Nash is retiring from hockey, citing lingering symptoms of a concussion he sustained last season while a member of the Boston Bruins.
The league announced seven new rules for kickoffs for the upcoming 2018 season.
The NFL made a change that almost certainly will have a much larger effect on the game than the catch rule.
Larry Johnson shared some details about his life that are nothing short of terrifying.
Meriweather described to Toucher & Rich what it's like to play with concussions symptoms
The biggest hurdle in the study of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has been the issue of it only being discoverable in the brain of a deceased patient. That may not be a problem for long.
Maybe it's a function of the modern times, or maybe it's an inherent flaw in our existence as human beings, but there seems to be a rushed desire these days to boil every bit of news down to a single, easily-digestible sentence.
When asked about CTE, Belichick reminded reporters once again that he's just a football coach.
Aaron Hernandez's family has filed a federal lawsuit against the NFL and the New England Patriots after tests on the former player brain revealed a "severe case" of brain trauma.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said that while he's "not oblivious" to concussions, he also doesn't worry about the dangers of head injuries.
All three tight ends are out, due to concussions they suffered in Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
The NFL and NFLPA have confirmed that they could not find any rule violations, or that Brady suffered a concussion.
The NFL's actions have not backed up their words.
Brady spoke at length about the "preventative measures" he takes against concussions and other injuries.
Brockton Junior Boxers' President Miguel Oliva said spent $23,000 on 196 new helmets that will better prevent concussions.
The doctor who discovered CTE believes that letting anyone under 18 years old play football should be considered child abuse.
Mathieu Olivier scored short-handed in a three-goal first period that ended with the Boston fans booing their own team off the ice, and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Bruins 5-1 on Monday night.
Newly released video shows the moment a bus crashed into a crowded Fitchburg terminal, trapping a man underneath it.
Primary care doctors at Massachusetts General Brigham and Brigham and Women's Hospital are filing to unionize.
A Groton man was driving home on I-93 South when a car driving the wrong-way narrowly missed him.
The Municipal Police Training Committee in Massachusetts is investigating dozens of police officers for bypassing mandatory training requirements, WBZ-TV has learned.
There's a legitimate storm system in the forecast this week for Massachusetts.
A small earthquake felt in Massachusetts had an epicenter in Lunenburg.
The Beverly school committee is weighing how to make up missed class time due to the teacher strike.
Primary care doctors at Massachusetts General Brigham and Brigham and Women's Hospital are filing to unionize.
The Municipal Police Training Committee in Massachusetts is investigating dozens of police officers for bypassing mandatory training requirements, WBZ-TV has learned.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
A small group of loyal customers gathered in Weston Saturday morning to thank a pharmacist who is relocating as Walgreens closes the location where he served the community for almost three decades.
Meta is set to launch a new plan using facial recognition technology to prevent online scams at the start of next year.
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.
Mathieu Olivier scored short-handed in a three-goal first period that ended with the Boston fans booing their own team off the ice, and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Bruins 5-1 on Monday night.
It didn't take long for former New England Patriots receiver Tyquan Thornton to find a new home.
Kristaps Porzingis has taken another step toward his return for the Boston Celtics, which will bring the big man to the G League for an afternoon.
New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo fired back at a report that teams owners went outside the organization asking for help developing Drake Maye.
Drake Maye and the New England Patriots had another chance at some late-game heroics, but the rookie QB was picked off by the Rams on his final toss of the afternoon.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.