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

BLACKSBURG, Virginia (KTRK) -- Most football players in America are younger than high school age. But there's still very little data tracking how children get hit on the field. A team of engineers at ...

The lab simulates real-life impacts to evaluate helmet performance, aiming to reduce concussions and chronic traumatic ...

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, in 2009. Duma’s team had been working ...

Some California youth football leagues ban Guardian Caps. Three former football players in the Legislature think parents and children should have the option of wearing them. Assemblymember Avelino ...

From youth leagues to the NFL, LIGHT Helmets CEO Nick Esayian shares how advanced technology and passionate ...

Background Properly fitted equipment remains a critical element in reducing the risk of concussion in American football. Objective To assess helmet fitting characteristics and contributing risk ...

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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, ...