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, ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - New helmets are on the way that promise to better protect children who play football. Groundbreaking standards were just approved, calling for this crucial equipment to be ready to ...

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 ...

Which football helmets should I buy? It’s what a Virginia Tech athletics equipment manager asked Stefan Duma, a faculty member at the university’s department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, ...

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Over the past decade, an emerging body of medical research has shown that playing football can increase the risk of brain injury, and youth football participation has declined significantly. But at ...

A major 2026 study of over 72,000 youth cases shows football linked to 19% of sports-related brain injuries—more than any ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, a former tight end for San Jose State, had mixed feelings last year when he voted to ...