Could helmet-free football practice prevent concussions?

Experts say the approach may encourage football players to avoid using their heads as weapons

• Dec 31, 2015

Here's to your health: Medical news that mattered in 2015

New mammogram advice, vaccine controversies, and a little pink pill were among the top health stories of the year

• Dec 30, 2015

Cheerleading injuries less common, more severe

Supporters say that when cheerleading is not considered an official sport, there can be dangerous consequences

• Dec 10, 2015

Doctor: "Clear signs of a concussion" after Rams QB hit

NFL to hold mandatory conference call with athletic trainers after quarterback Case Keenum remained in game despite suffering concussion

• Nov 24, 2015

NFL investigating why QB kept playing after concussion

St. Louis Rams quarterback Case Keenum remained in the game after a hard hit slammed his head into the ground

• Nov 23, 2015

Case Keenum concussion challenges NFL protocol

Rams quarterback was obviously woozy after his head slammed the ground, but he never missed a play, leading to many questions for NFL

• Nov 23, 2015

Will a ban on headers keep young soccer players safe?

Limits are set for older children, too, after U.S. Soccer Federation faced a safety lawsuit from some parents

• Nov 10, 2015

Blood test may help diagnose concussions in kids

Researchers say the simple test could one day help coaches and parents make decisions about children's care on the field

• Nov 10, 2015

New guidelines for youth football follow injuries, deaths

The American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations come as a Tennessee high school football player is in critical condition and a high school in Chicago mourns the death of a student athlete

• Oct 26, 2015

Brain disease found in 87 deceased NFL players

Researchers say data provides more evidence of the link between head trauma in football and long-term brain deterioration

• Sep 18, 2015

"Concussion" director says no compromises made for the NFL

A day after its trailer debuted online, the Will Smith football ​head-trauma film is already sparking controversy

• Sep 2, 2015

Memory loss takes toll on former NFL players

Study looks at the long-term damage from concussions in professional football

• May 19, 2015

Kids' concussions cause problems at school

Students often have a hard time with academics after a head injury, researchers say

• May 12, 2015

Judge OKs $1 billion deal over NFL concussions lawsuit

Awards for players who suffer from Alzheimer's disease or moderate dementia average out to $190,000 per person

• Apr 22, 2015

Brain scans may spot concussion-related condition

New technique may help diagnose football players and others suffering from lingering damage

• Apr 7, 2015

Chris Borland on retirement: "The best decision for me"

The star NFL rookie linebacker answers critics on "Face the Nation" who accused him of making a cash grab by playing just one year

• Mar 22, 2015

Why NFL rookie Chris Borland decided to retire after one season

The 24-year-old linebacker's announcement is bringing the risks of long-term head trauma back into the spotlight

• Mar 19, 2015

Chris Borland's retirement brings NFL safety issues to the fore

San Francisco linebacker calls it a career after just one year; NFL responded saying football has "never been safer"

• Mar 18, 2015

The health worry that sidelined NFL's Sidney Rice

The former wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks doesn't regret his time on the field but wishes he had better judgment after getting "many concussions"

• Mar 17, 2015