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Brett Favre, ex-Green Bay Packers quarterback, said he has the brain disorder Parkinson's disease, likely caused by countless concussions.

Neuroscience and Brain

Brett Favre Says He Has Parkinson’s, Likely From Countless Concussions

By Sharon Adarlo

Researchers are suggesting that concussions from college sports may be less harmful than previously thought — and possibly beneficial.

Surprising Study Finds Student Athlete Concussions Associated With Slightly Improved Cognitive Performance

By Noor Al-Sibai

New research that studied thousands of twins who suffered a concussion early in life has grim implications on cognitive decline.

Neuroscience and Brain

If You Had a Concussion When You Were Younger, Scientists Have Bad News

By Frank Landymore

Various companies now sell devices they say can prevent concussions — but the science simply doesn't back up their claims.

Neuroscience and Brain

Experts: Football’s Anti-Concussion Devices Are a Dangerous Scam

By Kristin Houser

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Health & Medicine

Doctors Can Now Use a Blood Test to Detect Concussions Faster

Experts Confirm U.S. Diplomats Suffered Concussions From a Still Unknown Source

Health & Medicine

Experts Confirm U.S. Diplomats Suffered Concussions From a Still Unknown Source

Research Shows Athletes With No History of Concussions Still Suffer From Brain Damage

Research Shows Athletes With No History of Concussions Still Suffer From Brain Damage