NJ congressmen hold hearing on bill to help identify, treat concussions in young athletes

NJ congressmen examine teen athlete concussions

Scientists say evidence links head injuries in athletes to disease that mimics Lou Gehrig’s

Scientists: Link between ALS, head injuries

DEA doesn’t believe Chargers doctor was using meds himself despite numerous prescriptions

DEA: Chargers doctor not suspected of using meds

Advocacy group on concussions calls for legislation in all 50 states

Advocacy group calls for concussion laws

MIAMI — With the issue of brain injuries in the NFL gaining attention, an advocacy group said it would push for legislation in all 50 states aimed at reducing sports-related concussions in young athletes.

Congressman blasts athletic conference for not implementing stricter rules for concussions

Conferences criticized over concussion standards

When in doubt, sit them out: States consider stronger laws to protect against concussions

All clear? Head injuries get attention from states

Pressed by Congress, ex-chair of NFL concussion panel denies certain link to brain disease

Ex-chair of NFL brain panel denies link to disease

NFL to weigh rule changes after helmet study; Congress examining football concussions, Leach

NFL to weigh rule changes after studying helmets

Hearing on NFL head injuries adds ex-players Johnson, Turley, and Rev. Sharpton as witnesses

Panel adds Johnson, Turley, Sharpton as witnesses

Girl who sustained 11 concussions backs legislation aimed at curbing them in youth sports

Girl who sustained 11 concussions seeks new law