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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Wounds and Injuries: News and Research on Brain Concussion
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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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New studies show brain injury and mental health conditions more likely following intimate partner violence
Women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) are at higher risk of experiencing brain injury and mental health conditions, according to new research from Monash University.
Apr 8, 2026
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A look under the Big Top: Decade-long study sheds light on head injuries in Cirque du Soleil performers
When most people think of Cirque du Soleil, they envision bodies flying through the air, performers bending in ways that defy anatomy and acts so daring they sit on the edge of danger. With such breathtaking risk involved, ...
Apr 8, 2026
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Setting standards of care for brain injuries in first responders
Management of sports-related concussions has come a long way in the past 25 years: Once considered a minor problem involving minimal time out of the game, a severe knock to the head is now assessed as a potential traumatic ...
Apr 6, 2026
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10% of surveyed Aussie surfers have injured someone else while surfing
More than one in 10 Australian surfers say they have injured someone else while surfing, according to new research from UNSW's Beach Safety Research Group that sheds light on an under-recognized risk in crowded surf breaks. ...
Mar 19, 2026
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What makes concussions so dangerous? An expert explains
Taking a punishing hit on the football field or soccer pitch; having your head jostle around during a car accident; experiencing a fall from a ladder. An estimated 3.8 million concussions occur each year throughout the U.S. ...
Mar 19, 2026
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In former college athletes, more concussions associated with worse brain health
In former college athletes, having had three or more concussions was associated with slightly worse physical, mental, behavioral and cognitive health five years after graduation, according to an article published March 11, ...
Mar 11, 2026
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New football helmets excel in concussion tests, though engineering results show the back of the head is still vulnerable
The latest generation of football helmets does a better job of protecting players from impacts that can cause concussions, according to new lab tests conducted at the University of Cincinnati. Despite the improved helmet ...
Mar 5, 2026
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Eye tests reveal brain trauma in veterans more than a decade after concussions
A study by researchers at the CU Anschutz Marcus Institute for Brain Health suggests that veterans with concussions may continue to show subtle but measurable brain function differences more than a decade after their injury. ...
Mar 2, 2026
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