It is not known whether the concussed brain is structurally damaged the way it is in other types of brain injury (albeit to a lesser extent) or whether concussion mainly entails a loss of function ...

A concussion should never be ignored. A concussion is a type of minor traumatic brain injury that can have serious, long-term ...

Sanford Health doctors are warning that concussions can happen to anyone and may cause chronic issues if repeated, during Brain Injury Awareness Month.

Dr. Aaron Yengo-Kahn is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, part of Rady Children’s Health.

Preventing concussions involves measures such as using handrails, wearing appropriate footwear, improving home safety and using protective gear during sports or high-risk activities. For older adults, ...