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Use Your Head

NFL: Kickoff rule reduced concussions

5:54 PM, Mar 26, 2012

Concussions sustained on kickoffs were down 40 percent last season

Ex-NFL players blame league for brain injuries

12:37 PM, Dec 22, 2011

Four NFL players say in a federal lawsuit that brain injuries have left them struggling with medical problems

NFL makes 2 changes in concussion protocols

7:00 PM, Dec 21, 2011

The NFL is changing how it handles concussion examinations

NFL concussion protocol aimed at better diagnosis

7:27 PM, Dec 12, 2011

The NFL is no stranger to concussion injuries.

Old leather football helmets protect against concussion

6:45 PM, Nov 4, 2011

Newer high tech football helmets protect players from skull fractures, but don't do much more for preventing concussions as an old-time leather helmet.

Cleveland Clinic studying head-injury protein

7:51 PM, Sep 17, 2011

Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic are testing the blood of local college football players for a protein

Boy recovers from snowboarding head injury

7:46 PM, Sep 5, 2011

Nick Ventura may not remember the doctors and nurses who helped save his life last winter but they remember him.

NFL retirees sue league over concussions

11:41 AM, Jul 20, 2011

Seventy-five former players are suing the National Football League, claiming the league concealed information about the danger of concussions for decades.

App for mobile phones helps diagnose concussions

6:41 PM, Jun 2, 2011

The next tool in the campaign against concussions might be your smartphone.

Influence Game: Helmet bill stokes lobbying effort

4:44 AM, May 16, 2011

A major football helmet manufacturer has sharply increased its Washington lobbying this year.

Health Minute: Autism, concussions, Jenny Craig diet

6:50 PM, May 10, 2011

In today's Health Minute, Health Correspondent Monica Robins talks about three separate topics.

Lawmakers seek safer football helmets for kids

2:47 PM, Mar 16, 2011

Two Democratic lawmakers are trying to get football helmet companies to make safer helmets for kids

Focus: New legislation about concussions

7:46 PM, Mar 15, 2011

We've been keeping you updated on concussions and how they can impact professional athletes and younger athletes

Cleveland: New method of treating brain injuries

9:29 PM, Mar 9, 2011

Doctors meet to discuss wide range of treatments for brain injuries at Town Hall meeting

NFL to adopt new sideline concussion test

3:56 PM, Feb 23, 2011

NFL will have new sideline tests for concussions.

Cleveland Clinic gets $100K grant from NFL charities

7:52 PM, Feb 4, 2011

CLEVELAND -- NFL Charities just gave the Cleveland Clinic $100,000 to do research into how the neck and spine react in concussion injuries.

Focus: Do football helmets help prevent concussions?

8:46 PM, Dec 9, 2010

In Focus tonight, it's something we've been updating you on for months now --  concussions. The helmets designed to protect football players may not be addressing the situation.

Cleveland Clinic: Blood test for concussions

11:26 AM, Nov 11, 2010

CLEVELAND --  Cleveland Clinic researchers are working on a blood test to identify a concussion.

Doctors group says specialist should review sports concussions

1:54 PM, Nov 1, 2010

NEW YORK -- Athletes of all ages who are suspected of suffering a concussion should be evaluated by a specialist before they return to sports, a major doctors group said Monday in the latest sign of concern over potential lasting damage from head injuries.

Concussions in sports: How mouthguards can help

9:13 PM, Oct 20, 2010

CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Clinic researchers are studying an "Intelligent Mouthguard" that would give computer data of brain impact.

Focus: 'Use Your Head' ways to prevent athletes' concussions

7:47 PM, Sep 28, 2010

A growing number of young athletes are suffering from concussions at even younger ages. The medical community is taking action to help prevent concussions.

Use Your Head: Bernie Kosar talks about his 10 concussions

7:44 AM, May 22, 2010

CLEVELAND -- All this week in Focus, we've profiled young athletes who know firsthand what it's like to suffer a concussion. Now it's time to hear advice from a pro who understands concussions better than most.

Bernie Kosar and Al "Bubba" Baker: Use Your Head

2:50 PM, May 21, 2010

Former Cleveland Browns Quarterback Bernie Kosar and Former Cleveland Browns Defensive Lineman Al "Bubba" Baker come in to wrap up this weeks series, Use Your Head. They talk about their concussion experiences in the NFL and give advice to young athletes.

Use Your Head: Concussion testing

2:36 PM, May 21, 2010

CLEVELAND -- There are few tools doctors have to deal with concussions. Typically, the injury does not show up on standard medical tests.

Stephen Murray & Denise Hodson: Use Your Head

11:37 AM, May 21, 2010

 Stephen Murray Headmaster of University School and Denise Hodson Nurse of University School join Andrea and discuss a few things the school is doing to keep their kids aware of   concussions as we continue our weeklong series "Use Your Head."

Use Your Head: Girls and concussions

11:45 AM, May 20, 2010

CLEVELAND -- When we think of sports concussions, usually football, hockey or basketball comes to mind. But head injuries don't only occur in boys, as girls are just as much at risk.

Dr. Amanda Weiss Kelly and Seth Kushkin: Use Your Head

2:30 PM, May 19, 2010

Director of Pediatric Sports Medicine at University Hospitals Dr. Amanda Weiss Kelly and Laurel School Athletic Director Seth Kushkin come in to talk about the issue of under-researched concussions in young women athletes continuing the week long series "Use Your Head."

Use Your Head: Concussions sideline athletes

6:51 AM, May 19, 2010

CLEVELAND -- Rob Winemiller always knew football was a tough sport, but he never realized what a hit to the head could do.

Dr. Susan Joy and Myles Hilliard: Use Your Head

12:45 PM, May 18, 2010

The Director of Women's Sports Health at the Cleveland Clinic Dr. Susan Joy continues the week long series, Use Your Head. She talks about common myths and misconceptions when it comes to concussions. Bedford High School football sophomore Myles Hilliard discusses his concussion and the effect it had on him as a young athlete.

Focus: Anatomy of a concussion

7:32 PM, May 17, 2010

CLEVELAND -- The fans love those hard hits. But when an athlete is knocked senseless, the unseen damage can be catastrophic.