The most important element for a football player’s safety is the helmet. It protects their head against countless bumps, falls and tackles during the notoriously rough game. For younger players ...

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Now that NOCSAE has data to support the difference in head and neck injury risks for youth versus adult tackle football players, the Overland Park-based athletic equipment safety ...

FROM THE YOUNGEST FLAG FOOTBALL PLAYERS TO HIGH SCHOOLERS AND NFL PROFESSIONALS, ATHLETES ARE STARTING TO WEAR THOSE PUFFY HELMET COVERS TO PREVENT THEM FROM CONCUSSIONS. THE NFL TOOK THE LEAD, ...

Stations - Many of you posted our story last November, about a study looking at the effectiveness of youth helmets in preventing concussions. We just received the results of the study March 20, 2019 ...

The deadly brain disease CTE can begin in children who suffer head injuries and concussions while playing youth football.

Local 12’s chief investigative reporter Duane Pohlman travels to Virginia Tech’s Helmet Lab and visits with a medical doctor.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - For the first time ever, the top safety agency in sports is weighing in on what will keep kids below the high school level safe when playing football. It’s the answer a lot ...

FORTVILLE, Ind. — Football season is underway at every level — from the NFL down to youth leagues — and player safety remains a top concern for parents, coaches, and medical professionals. In ...

MARION COUNTY, W.Va. — A recent tragedy on the football field has sparked more change in West Virginia. On August 24, 2024, 8th grader Cohen Craddock, died after suffering a head injury during a ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games after suffering another concussion last week. This marks the ...

Most football players in America are younger than high-school age. But there's very little data tracking exactly how children get hit on the field. Focusing only on pre-high school aged players, the ...