Although the exact causes of ALS remain unknown, both genetic and environmental factors may contribute to its development. Previous studies have linked repetitive episodes of head trauma, such as ...

Former athlete and Emmy-winning sports reporter Lindsay Simpson suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2018 that nearly took her life. At a recent event held by the National Academies of Sciences, ...

Military veterans who develop epilepsy following a traumatic brain injury might be more likely to die earlier than others ...

Just like older kids, babies and toddlers can get concussions. In fact, little ones face some extra risks. But it can ...

Annalisa (Nalis) Merelli is a contributing writer at STAT focused on boys’ and men’s health. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a disease of the dead. Clinical features suggestive of the ...

An epidural hematoma is a serious head injury that tears a blood vessel just under your skull, on top of the brain's outer membrane, called the "dura." It often happens when you fracture your skull ...

Brain edema is a life-threatening condition where excess fluid causes the brain to swell. The primary medical treatment involves hyperosmolar agents like mannitol and hypertonic saline to draw fluid ...