THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Concussion damage could linger in an athlete’s brain for at least a year, long after they’ve rejoined their sport, a new study says.

Brain damage from a concussion could linger in an athlete's brain for at least a year after the injury, long after they have ...

It’s been no secret that repeated bumps to the head—even trivial ones—can have long-lasting consequences. Football players, ...

Rick Springfield discovered he has brain damage from an onstage fall 25 years ago after doing a Prenuvo whole-body MRI scan.

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A car accident. A football tackle. An unfortunate fall. These things—and more—can cause head injuries. Head injuries can happen to anyone, at any age, and they can damage the brain.

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For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a new study.

For athletes with concussion, persistent postconcussion changes are seen in cerebral blood flow (CBF) and white mat ...