Plugged In To DFW – Children's Health
Children need primary health care not only when they are sick, but also to prevent them from getting sick.
Children need primary health care not only when they are sick, but also to prevent them from getting sick.
While one in three Texas schools agreed to report their concussions to the project, far fewer have actually done it. Only 6 percent of schools are currently reporting their injuries.
During the 2017-18 school year, at least 3,527 North Texas high school and middle school students suffered a concussion, according to a CBS 11 I-Team survey of 46 North Texas school districts.
The NHL and attorneys for retired players announced a tentative settlement Monday in the biggest lawsuit brought against the league over concussions and other head injuries.
The league announced seven new rules for kickoffs for the upcoming 2018 season.
The Cerebrum Center has treated retired NFL players, and even current players for brain injuries.
As exciting as some of the new technology is, it isn't a full solution to the problem facing the sport.
Locals in Plano are reacting to a new Texas study that will be launching this week that will better track brain injuries in young athletes, and the results could impact how these types of injuries are treated nationwide.
This week, Texas will launch what state officials say is the nation's largest effort to track brain injuries among young athletes.
The NCAA is now facing 43 class-action lawsuits related to the handling of concussions by Division I football programs after 18 more lawsuits were filed this week. The complaints also name college conferences and schools.
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said that the league will have four concussion spotters watching all games from a centralized location in either Toronto or New York, as well as spotters at each game.
Less than three years after Daniel Bryan was picked as WWE's next chosen one, he has been forced into retirement because of a nasty concussion history over his 14-year career.
A new nationwide study by Nationwide Children's Hospital found that soccer injuries are on the rise, increasing by 78 percent each year.
Soccer injuries are sending soaring numbers of U.S. kids to emergency rooms, a trend driven in part by young players with concussions seeking urgent medical care, a study has found.
A last-minute appeal in the NFL concussion case sends the proposed settlement to the U.S. Supreme Court, and delays payouts for at least several months. The settlement covers more than 21,000 league retirees.
Brain trauma in domestic violence survivors has been overshadowed by concerns about injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan war vets, and by effects of repeated head blows in football players.
The Concussion Legacy Foundation says former NFL defensive end and movie actor Bubba Smith was diagnosed with the brain disease CTE by researchers after his death.
Playground concussions are on the rise, according to a new government study, and monkey bars and swings are most often involved.
The more hits to the head that an amateur football player takes, the greater the risk that he will be depressed, have difficulty making decisions or develop other forms of cognitive impairment as an adult, a study has suggested.
Did the NFL omit 100+ concussions from the study it relied upon to show no direct link between football and brain damage?
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt said that he knew concussions were a risk when he decided to play football, so he's not any more alarmed by the studies of prolonged head trauma suffered by NFL players.
The NCAA's major conferences have approved a rule that a school's medical officials have the final say over when athletes can return to play after concussions or other injuries.
Will Smith is not expecting any pushback from the NFL over his upcoming football drama "Concussion."
World Wrestling Entertainment is asking a federal judge to block lawsuits by former wrestlers who claim they have suffered long-term health problems from concussions they received in the ring.
Concussions in former NFL players are suspected to lead to brain changes later in life. That's the preliminary finding of a study that UT Southwestern Medical Center is calling a "first" of its kind.
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
So who's telling the truth about conditions inside Dallas County's Juvenile Justice Center?
Friday and Saturday look dry and hot.
Two sisters from Butler say they're still in shock nearly a week after witnessing the Trump rally shooting.
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
So who's telling the truth about conditions inside Dallas County's Juvenile Justice Center?
Friday and Saturday look dry and hot.
Two sisters from Butler say they're still in shock nearly a week after witnessing the Trump rally shooting.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
Two sisters from Butler say they're still in shock nearly a week after witnessing the Trump rally shooting.
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
The RoughRiders was the first sports team in Frisco and laid the foundation for future development.
Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game in the Fever's 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Marcus Semien, Kirby Yates and Corey Seager will represent the Texas Rangers Tuesday night in Arlington.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"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.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Friday and Saturday will be dry and hot, with increasing rain chances on Sunday, and even better rain prospects on Monday and Tuesday.
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Key, the largest housing provider for unaccompanied children at the border, alleging sexual abuse and harassment by supervisors.
Former President Donald Trump said he would only talk about his very public near-death experience once because it was too painful to tell. He thanked the Secret Service members who jumped on him to protect him and said God was on his side. Trump said while on the ground, he could see how concerned his supporters were, which led to a moment many of them have said they will never forget.
Drawing on biblical concepts, Texas politicians reacted to the shooting by saying the former president is chosen to rule.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink discusses poll numbers in the presidential race, multiple reports that President Biden might drop out, the uphill battle if he doesn't, and who may replace him as the Democratic Party nominee if he does.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.