Shaking the head could indicate possible concussion, researchers say
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
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Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
A new study finds that concussions may not put certain athletes at higher risk of cognitive decline later in life.
A new study finds that concussions may not put certain athletes at higher risk of cognitive decline later in life. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Many kids suffer concussions, but getting your child seen by a traumatic brain injury specialist early could make all the difference.
Many kids suffer concussions, but getting your child seen by a concussion specialist early, could make all the difference in their recovery.
A study by doctors at Mass General Brigham is shedding new light on the long-term impacts of concussions among NFL players.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall explains the latest health headlines.
New research from the University of Michigan found that 1 in 4 adolescents self-reported at least one concussion in 2020, up from about 1 in 5 in 2016.
A new study finds that examining a patient's saliva may reveal whether they have had a concussion.
Concussion is the most common injury in youth ice hockey but a new study finds wearing a simple device could reduce a child's risk.
Concussion experts say they are concerned head injuries among student athletes are not being diagnosed, especially at schools with lower funding.
The study included data on 9,542 concussions across 20 high school sports.
The PSA aims to educate parents about the dangers of tackle football for kids.
A youth football program is stepping up their game using new state of the art Mobile Virtual Players to help avoid concussions during practice.
Retired New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is taking issue with what an expert on concussions said about CTE.
The road back to normalcy has been a long one for Gordon Hayward this season, as he works to regain his All-Star form while recovering from a serious ankle injury. And as the Celtics get closer to the postseason, the road has grown longer.
Almost 2 million children and teens were seen in emergency rooms across the United States for traumatic brain injuries between 2010 and 2016.
Concussion symptoms can last for days to months but a new review finds that younger children often suffer significantly longer.
Rick Nash is retiring from hockey, citing lingering symptoms of a concussion he sustained last season while a member of the Boston Bruins.
A Patriots captain was back on the practice field on Wednesday, and that bodes well for his status for the team's playoff opener on Sunday.
Limiting the frequency and severity of concussions in football can be a very difficult thing to do. That is an issue that appeared to be very much on display with Patriots safety Patrick Chung on Sunday afternoon in Jacksonville.
For an offense that lost Jeremy Hill to a torn ACL last weekend and is obviously still operating without Julian Edelman during his suspension, the Patriots appear to be short on manpower. Facing a defense like Jacksonville's, that's a bigger issue than it might be against a lesser opponent.
The Jaguars didn't have Leonard Fournette on the practice field on Wednesday, but the Patriots were also without one of their top running backs when they practiced in Foxboro.
The league announced seven new rules for kickoffs for the upcoming 2018 season.
The NFL made a change that almost certainly will have a much larger effect on the game than the catch rule.
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
The House of Representatives is taking up a new audit bill that's being blasted by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio as unconstitutional.
Jacob likes gardening and baking and loves expressing himself through music.
Call volume during a typical New England Patriots game at Gillette Stadium can more than double.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Archaeologists searching for new clues about one of the most significant sites in the American Revolution have already found notable artifacts.
Investigators are looking at "environmental factors" at Uxbridge High School that could potentially be linked to breast cancer cases.
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
It happened on Route 101 in Exeter, New Hampshire on Tuesday morning. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
The House of Representatives is taking up a new audit bill that's being blasted by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio as unconstitutional.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
With routes that wind past rugged islands, historic lighthouses, and abundant marine life, Cap'n Fish's Cruises offers a classic way to experience Maine's midcoast by sea.
With over four decades dedicated to the art of bonsai, Bonsai West is one of New England's premier destinations for this living tradition.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Freshly acquired New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was all smiles Tuesday after his first practice with his new team.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said newly acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown has passed his physical and is "ready to go."
Boston sports media personality Chris Gasper said he is preparing to undergo surgery for prostate cancer.
After months of speculation, the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots have agreed to a trade for star wide receiver A.J. Brown.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.