Articles for Tag: "football"

What is the link between degenerative brain disease and contact sports? 
What is the link between degenerative brain disease and contact sports?
NFL player autopsies could help answer this question.
Teen has miraculous recovery after life-threatening brain injury 
Teen has miraculous recovery after life-threatening brain injury
With a 1 percent chance of survival, Amir Fakhari beat the odds after suffering a subdural hematoma at a football game.
Why your kid’s football helmet better fit 
Why your kid’s football helmet better fit
Improperly fitted helmets can lead to more severe and longer-lasting concussion symptoms, according to a new study .
Wrestlers at high risk for skin infections, study finds 
Wrestlers at high risk for skin infections, study finds
Ringworm, fever blisters and cold sores are more common for athletes in this sport.
Can the Super Bowl cause a heart attack? 
Can the Super Bowl cause a heart attack?
Experts find that the emotional impact your body goes through during a big game can put pressure on the heart.
New ‘Concussion’ movie brings head injuries to the forefront  Featured
New ‘Concussion’ movie brings head injuries to the forefront
With the film set to debut on Christmas Day, here’s what you should know about this common sports-related injury.
Rare autoimmune disease won’t stop man’s passion for sports  Featured
Rare autoimmune disease won’t stop man’s passion for sports
Frank Tanzillo watches every Chicago Bears game. On Sunday, he’ll be a part of the pregame ceremonies.