After an accident, traumatic brain injuries are some of the worst injuries that can happen. Brain injuries are differen ...

Using the latest technology, Smith College professor Ingo Helmich is unlocking the secrets of sports concussions ...

Head injuries can transform from seemingly minor bumps into life-threatening medical emergencies within minutes or hours. The brain sits protected within the skull, but when trauma occurs, the ...

When I woke from surgery, it was easier to feel devastated by how this could impede my traveling than it was to feel grateful ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects the ability to interact and communicate. It may have symptoms that are similar to those seen in some brain injuries. Autism spectrum disorder ...

Bleeding occurs when trauma damages a blood vessel. When that trauma involves your head—whether the scalp, skull, or brain—it’s considered a head injury. These head injuries range in severity from a ...

NEW YORK -- One month after Bob Saget was found dead, his family and the Florida medical examiner's office handling the case announced that the comedian and "Full House" star "passed from head trauma.

A coup brain injury happens at the site of the head impact. A contrecoup brain injury occurs on the opposite side of the impact. Coup-contrecoup injuries can happen during high-speed impacts, causing ...

Researchers from the University of Georgia found a new drug that may boost the brain's ability to heal itself after injury. The discovery could lead to significant advances in treating traumatic brain ...

Research suggests that disrupted or fragmented sleep after a traumatic brain injury not only interferes with the healing process but also has long-term consequences for brain health Millions of ...

Yes, a head injury can increase the chance of developing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. In some cases, injury to your brain’s frontal lobe area can lead to temporary psychosis symptoms. A head ...