Female High School Athletes Are More At Risk To Suffer Concussions: Study
Which high school athletes have the highest number of concussions?
Which high school athletes have the highest number of concussions?
They also saw a 71 percent spike in reported concussions for kids between the ages of 10 and 19.
Temple and the University of Pennsylvania are taking part in the ground breaking, multi-million dollar study.
'Concussion' is a story of whistleblowing as a highly credentialed pathologist tries to discover and tell the truth about brain damage among football players who routinely experience repeated concussions during their playing careers.
Chris reviewed Dick Cheney's assessment of Hillary Clinton's handling of her emails, Chris Christie's performance on The Tonight Show, and Philadelphia's handling of preparations for the Pope.
K.J. McDaniels is on pace to have the best shot blocking season for a player of his height, ever.
A federal judge Wednesday listened to opponents of a settlement between the NFL and the players association that would provide compensation and medical care for those who suffer from cognitive disorders resulting from head injuries.
The White House is holding a summit on concussions later this month, and a Bucks County family is hoping to raise awareness about the danger, after what they say caused a tragic ending for their family.
The research, which was released Monday, reveals that the helmets currently used on the field may do little to protect against hits to the side of the head, which can cause brain injuries and encephalopathy.
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.
A federal judge denied preliminary approval of a $765 million settlement of NFL concussion claims, fearing it may not be enough to cover 20,000 retired players.
Nick Foles has been cleared, and will practice today with the Eagles.
Autopsies have been performed on many NFL players and others with head trauma and have uncovered chronic traumatic encephalitis as a result of repeated concussions.
US judge: NFL, players reach proposed $765M settlement of concussion-related lawsuits.
Brown suffered a concussion on July 23rd while diving to catch a fly ball hit by Carlos Beltran.
According to a Canadian study of almost 3000 teenagers, 20% of them said they had traumatic brain injury.
A federal judge in Philadelphia plans to rule next month on whether players can sue the NFLover concussion-related injuries.
The class action suit by more than 4,000 former NFL players accuses the league of hiding the dangers of concussions.
With perhaps billions of dollars at stake, a hearing Tuesday over concussion litigation filed against the NFL promises to be a contest between legal lions.
Michael Irvin says Jeff Lurie visited him in the hospital after his career ending injury.
A symposium today at Villanova University is discussing head injuries and brain trauma, and how they're reshaping the world of sports.
Chris Pronger said he's focused on getting healthy, not returning to the ice or retiring.
CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalitis, is a term that meant very little to the vast majority of physicians before the last year or so but CTE is now a hot button issue in sports where head trauma is a significant risk.
The family of Junior Seau has sued the NFL, claiming his suicide was the result of football related brain injury.
Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy have been ruled out for the Eagles vs. Bengals game.
Multiple airlines that fly in and out of Philadelphia International Airport reported system outages.
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Friday is shaping up to be a magnificent July day in the Philadelphia region with comfortable temperatures and lower humidity.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
Multiple airlines that fly in and out of Philadelphia International Airport reported system outages.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
A woman who was fatally hit while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square has been identified as Barbara Friedes, a chief resident at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Friday is shaping up to be a magnificent July day in the Philadelphia region with comfortable temperatures and lower humidity.
A 7-month-old baby boy was shot while sitting on the front lawn with his mother and father in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section on Thursday, police said.
Some advocates say the popular bike lane on Spruce Street is too dangerous for cyclists.
A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is working hard to end food insecurity for schoolchildren during summer break. Here's how they're doing it.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will have several meetings to gather public input on the rate increases proposed by Aqua Water and Aqua Wastewater.
A Mays Landing family is mourning the death of a soon-to-be grandfather and hero, who authorities credit for rescuing two boys from drowning at an Atlantic County park.
Atlantic City police said they received a call from a man claiming he had firearms and an explosive device inside the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Thursday night.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
The Humane Society of Atlantic County is looking for a person they believe has dumped four dogs at their Atlantic City shelter in the middle of the night.
Thursday afternoon will see partly cloudy and sunny skies with highs near 86 degrees in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.
Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a Wilmington, Delaware, home, injuring the couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with CBS News Philadelphia.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
With high temps in the upper-90s and increased humidity, an excessive heat warning is in effect through for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday morning.
The searing heat is back again, with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s.
A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Getting around is challenging for Victoria Nedza, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy. But it's getting easier now with her new robotic arm made by the team at Widener University.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
At 14 years old, Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in Major League Soccer when he entered Wednesday's game at Subaru Park.
The 2024 baseball season is far from over, but if you're already looking ahead, the Philadelphia Phillies' 2025 schedule dropped Thursday.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens wanted to come out of retirement and help Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. But according to Owens, Brady completely ignored his offer.
Pat Williams died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
Cavan Sullivan broke Freddy Adu's record, which was set in 2004, and became the youngest player in MLS history after making his Philadelphia Union debut.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
A singer from South Philadelphia is paying homage to Frank Sinatra by breathing new life into some big band arrangements Sinatra performed live in the 1960s.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
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A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we get closer to the weekend.
A 30-year-old woman who was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square was identified by family as Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Police said the 7-month-old baby boy was placed in stable condition at the hospital.
The former president closed his speech by again mentioning Saturday's horrible scene.
The Elfra Court Motel in Wildwood, New Jersey, was honored Thursday for being a safe place for Black families in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.