Sports need better game‑day mental health protocols to protect athletes—here's how
Last Thursday night at the MCG, fans witnessed a gripping game of AFL football between Carlton and Collingwood.
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Craniocerebral Trauma
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Behind pro wrestling's spectacle lies a deadly toll few fans ever see coming
Professional wrestlers die nearly three years earlier than people of the same age and sex, new research from Macquarie University shows. The findings are published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The ...
Apr 22, 2026
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Why concussion patients without family doctors are more likely to end up in the emergency department
Patients experiencing higher levels of socioeconomic marginalization and without established family physicians were more likely to seek initial concussion care in hospital emergency departments (EDs) rather than outpatient ...
Apr 22, 2026
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Want to reduce your risk of dementia? Pick up an instrument or take a foreign trip, say researchers
Playing the piano, foreign travel and socializing with friends are among the most powerful ways to reduce the risk of developing dementia, according to new research from Trinity College Dublin.
Apr 21, 2026
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The NRL has just taken a giant step forward with brain injury prevention
In a significant development in the battle against brain injury in sport, teams from the National Rugby League (NRL) and the National Rugby League for Women (NRLW) are now required to restrict the amount of body contact during ...
Apr 21, 2026
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The link between migraine genetics and post-concussion headaches in kids
A University of Calgary-led study has found evidence that children with genes predisposing them to migraine might have an increased risk of having more headaches after a concussion, which are known to be linked to prolonged ...
Apr 15, 2026
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E-bike and scooter crashes driving more brain injuries
The growing use of electric bikes and scooters has caused a surge in brain and spine injuries among urban riders and pedestrians, a new study shows. Led by NYU Langone Health researchers, the study found that these injuries ...
Apr 15, 2026
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When insurers walk away from concussion risk, who protects athletes?
A recent move from a leading insurance provider has made it more difficult for AFL and AFLW players to access brain injury insurance.
Apr 15, 2026
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After TBI, smoothened agonists cut swelling, inflammation, and neurological deficits
Every year in the U.S., about a million people are treated at emergency rooms for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and about 50,000 people die from the injuries or complicating factors, according to the International Brain ...
Apr 14, 2026
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A child's headache, dizziness and mental fog now stand out as the clearest concussion red flags
Knowing whether a child has sustained a concussion is an important matter to clinicians, parents and bystanders alike. However, the signs and symptoms that are most meaningful to look for are not as well defined. A study ...
Apr 13, 2026
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