Standard of care could be changing for treating children with concussions
Danya Bacchus says some doctors are encouraging patients to return to normal routines sooner rather than later.
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Danya Bacchus says some doctors are encouraging patients to return to normal routines sooner rather than later.
Calls grow for Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to retire from the NFL after his third-career concussion.
Parents of kids who enjoy playing football are also taking a closer look at safety protocols.
CBS News Miami's Joan Murray talked to former Miami Dolphins' Teddy Bridgewater, who shared his concussion story.
South Florida fans sound off on Tua Tagovailoa's concussion.
A South Florida doctor reacted Friday after seeing video of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa going down in the 4th quarter of their game against the Buffalo Bills.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left the game against the Buffalo Bills early because of a concussion.
Concussions have become an increasingly controversial topic in the football world.
Researchers in Ohio are studying a unique method that may help predict which children will experience lingering symptoms
Diagnosing and managing concussions can be challenging, especially in children who often have a hard time articulating what they are experiencing.
Tua Tagovailoa was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further evaluation after sustaining head and neck injuries.
When it comes to concussions in high school sports, there is good news and bad news, a new study suggests.
Parents of children who want to play tackle football face a tough choice these days.
The study found that over 31 percent of students who played a contact sport the previous year reported having had at least one diagnosed concussion.
The proof of a connection between playing football and brain injury is coming in as clear as day.
The Miami Dolphins Foundation has teamed up with the UM Sports Medicine Institute to sponsor concussion testing for MDCPS athletic programs.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp has decided he wants to help the next generation of players avoid the same effects of the game that he's now dealing with.
As exciting as some of the new technology is, it isn't a full solution to the problem facing the sport.
The agent for Tom Brady says the New England Patriots quarterback wasn't diagnosed with a concussion last year.
The NFL's most popular player may have concealed a serious head injury during the 2016 season.
Miami Dolphins tight end Jordan Cameron has been placed on the injured reserve list, potentially ending his 2016 season.
Researchers at the University of Miami are working on developing a pill that could help treat concussions.
For the first time ever, high school athletes will be screened for concussions using revolutionary head-wear technology designed to help diagnose traumatic brain injuries on the sidelines.
For decades the NFL has entertained America. Now its players are turning on the league, accusing them of keeping deadly secrets.
A new lawsuit against the NFL over long-term injury from concussions has been filed Friday by former NFL quarterback Ken Stabler's widow and several former players.
Record-setting cold snaps bring unusual sights and struggles to South Florida, from iguanas on menus to farms battling crop damage.
An arbitrator has ruled that Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier should receive his $26.6 million salary this season despite being on administrative leave.
South Florida farmers are assessing crop losses after a rare freeze, warning the cold snap could soon drive up produce prices.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
The officers face charges stemming from a 2019 police chase and shootout that left a UPS driver and an innocent bystander dead, raising questions about the limits of Florida's self-defense laws.
Record-setting cold snaps bring unusual sights and struggles to South Florida, from iguanas on menus to farms battling crop damage.
Another cold night and brutal wind chills has led to a new NEXT Weather Alert across South Florida starting late Monday night.
An arbitrator has ruled that Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier should receive his $26.6 million salary this season despite being on administrative leave.
South Florida farmers are assessing crop losses after a rare freeze, warning the cold snap could soon drive up produce prices.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
The House is back in Washington on Monday to begin considering a revised funding package to end the partial government shutdown.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
Carlos Migoya announces his retirement as CEO of Jackson Health System after serving the public hospital system for over a decade.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Promoted by President Trump as "a must watch," the Melania Trump documentary "Melania" debuted with $7 million in ticket sales, according to estimates Sunday.