Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How COVID affected student-athletes

There's no doubt that COVID-19 wreaked havoc on Americans' mental health. In 2022, the World Health Organization reported anxiety and depression increased by 25% worldwide in the first year of the pandemic. A 2021 study published ...

Pediatrics

Almost 2 million U.S. kids get concussions a year: study

(HealthDay)—Close to 2 million U.S. children and teens may suffer concussions annually, say researchers who add that the prevalence of head injuries among American youth has been underestimated for years.

Health

Type of helmet, may not lower concussion risk

40,000 high school football kids get a concussion every year, but contrary to equipment manufacturers' claims, the specific brand of helmet and helmet age were not associated with lower risk of concussion, say researchers ...

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