These High School Sports Have The Highest Concussion Rates
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The new PSA, which premiered Thursday morning on YouTube, kicks off the "Tackle Can Wait" campaign. The goal is for parents to keep kids out of tackle football until they're 14 to lessen their risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.
Every year, doctors diagnose more than a million concussion cases in the United States. Those most likely to suffer such a brain injury include adolescents ages 15 to 19. Many of those injuries result from sports activities.
A Columbia, Maryland, company is working to help those affected by concussions and more.
More than $500 million in claims were approved as of Monday under the NFL's concussion settlement.
A new study focused on kids on the field claims it could double chances of mental health issues.
The first two claims in the NFL's billion-dollar concussion settlement were announced Thursday, a total of $9 million in benefits.
Oher is set to enter his ninth NFL season. Oher appeared in just three games last season due to concussion issues.
As exciting as some of the new technology is, it isn't a full solution to the problem facing the sport.
Tom Brady played through a concussion last year on his way to a fifth Super Bowl title, according to his wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen. The injury, which was not reported by the team, left her worried about how long he should continue to play football.
About 22,000 retirees are encouraged to get baseline neurological testing. The league expects more than 6,000 of them to eventually be diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
According to data released by the NFL earlier this week, concussions in the NFL dropped by 11.3 percent in 2016.
A new Harvard University study says the NFL should stop using doctors paid by the team to determine whether players are able to come back from an injury.
The NHL will also have concussion spotters attending each game.
The NHL is overhauling its concussion monitoring system.
Soccer injuries are sending soaring numbers of U.S. kids to emergency rooms.
The Carolina Panthers quarterback was victimized by helmet-to-helmet hits at least three times in a 21-20 loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. Net result of those hits: Zero penalty yards.
Continuing to play despite a concussion doubles recovery time for teen athletes, a study found.
Frostburg State University says it will work to raise awareness of risks to student-athletes as part of a $50,000 state settlement.
Eugene Monroe is still trying to get the NFL to recognize medical marijuana as an acceptable alternative to traditional pain treatment.
Playground concussions are on the rise, according to a new government study, and monkey bars and swings are most often involved.
Did the NFL omit 100+ concussions from the study it relied upon to show no direct link between football and brain damage?
Writer Jeanne Marie Laskas on her article which inspired the upcoming movie on the NFL and head injuries entitled 'Concussion'.
It affects tens of thousands of kids every year--young soccer players sidelined with dangerous concussions. Now U.S. Soccer is stepping up, enacting stringent new regulations that will change how kids play the game.
Dr. Kevin Crutchfield of Life Bridge Health joined Ed and Steve to talk about the new movie 'Concussion' about head injuries and the NFL.
With a lesser chance of rain, hotter temperatures are in the forecast across Maryland Thursday afternoon
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Big Brother's episode scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, will run at 1:37 a.m. on Thursday following weather interruptions due to tornado warnings in the area.
A group of minors was involved in a fight near the entrance of a Walmart in Baltimore County on Wednesday, prompting police to respond, according to the Baltimore County police.
Waverly Crenshaw, the federal judge handling the case in Tennessee, heard testimony Wednesday but said he will not issue an immediate ruling on whether there are appropriate conditions to release Abrego Garcia.
The developers behind the controversial Piedmont powerline project requested access to additional properties in Maryland.
Waverly Crenshaw, the federal judge handling the case in Tennessee, heard testimony Wednesday but said he will not issue an immediate ruling on whether there are appropriate conditions to release Abrego Garcia.
The women are at the center of a federal class-action lawsuit against ICE holding room operations in downtown Baltimore.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
The Baltimore County teachers' union said they reached a tentative agreement Wednesday amid a push for a three-year pay raise.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Wendy Kushel, a business owner from Baltimore, has become a Walmart supplier with her handmade Fish Away Hand Scrub. On Monday, she joined the WJZ morning crew to showcase her best sugar scrubs. To learn more and purchase, visit her website, https://wendalas.com/.
When you decide to travel around the world, and take little with you, then realize your two bathing suits just are not holding up, what do you do? Easy, when you return to the States, you buy a used sewing machine and make your own. Such was the case with a local lady who now has a successful small batch bathing suit company right here in Baltimore.
Affogatto, Baltimore's new cat cafe, serves drinks and snacks and allows you to play with kittens.
Marty Bass highlighted a man's family dream. Gus Kosmako's family is widely known in Baltimore County for their many decades in the restaurant business. Gus, though, followed his own path and became a well-known football coach at Towson University. For over a decade, he helped guide that fine program. But these days, his "path" has taken another turn as he now heads the olive oil company, Stefania.
Visiting the new Dill Dinkers location in Baltimore County.
Kyle Stowers terrorized his former team with three home runs in leading the Miami Marlins to an 11-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday at Camden Yards.
Gervonta Davis is accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend on Father's Day, according to police
Jordan Westburg homered and drove in three runs as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Mets 7-3 on Thursday to sweep a doubleheader.
The Baltimore Orioles game on Wednesday against the New York Mets has been postponed because of strong storms moving through Maryland.
Juan Soto singled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning, and the New York Mets hit three home runs in a 7-6 comeback victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
The states lost out on billions in funding for after-school and summer programs, teacher training and other initiatives.
ICE official Thomas Giles was asked in federal court Thursday about where Kilmar Abrego Garcia would be sent if released from pretrial detention.
The Senate panel considering Emil Bove's nomination to be a judge has emails regarding allegations he advised DOJ to defy court orders.
The Justice Dept. argued Salvadoran man Kilmar Abrego Garcia's suit over his mistaken deportation should be moot.
President Nayib Bukele, in a post on the social media platform X, wrote that Kilmar Abrego Garcia "wasn't tortured, nor did he lose weight," during his stint at a notorious El Salvador prison.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
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.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Kermit the Frog is set to speak at Muppets creator Jim Henson's alma mater.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
With a lesser chance of rain, hotter temperatures are in the forecast across Maryland Thursday afternoon
Extreme heat and storm chances Thursday in Maryland
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
More storms possible across Maryland this week
Storms to ramp up in Maryland Wednesday evening
Extreme heat and storm chances Thursday in Maryland
Maryland delegate hosts town hall for those impacted by Piedmont powerline project
$200k grant funding approved for new flood warning system in Baltimore
Developer of controversial Maryland power line project seeks access to more properties
Wendy Kushel, a business owner from Baltimore, has become a Walmart supplier with her handmade Fish Away Hand Scrub. On Monday, she joined the WJZ morning crew to showcase her best sugar scrubs. To learn more and purchase, visit her website, https://wendalas.com/.