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Soldier's Struggles Began Before Las Vegas Tesla Explosion, Nurse Says

Military veterans often suffer from undiagnosed brain injuries that can lead to critical mental health issues.
Fear of job repercussions prevents many soldiers from reporting head injuries and seeking help.

The Great, Long Walk: Healing Through Movement

John Famechon's rehabilitation journey highlights the effectiveness of complex multi-movement therapy in regaining mobility and autonomy after severe brain injuries.

Top-Gun Navy Pilots Fly at the Extremes. Their Brains May Suffer.

Navy's TOPGUN school starts Project Odin's Eye to investigate potential brain injuries in pilots due to extreme flying maneuvers.
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Kinnear's daughter says heading contributed to his death

Repeated head injuries in football can lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Footballers' dementia risk 'not linked to lifestyle'

New study suggests heading footballs, not health factors, likely causes increased dementia risk in footballers.

Football brain injuries action reaches High Court

Former footballers are taking legal action against footballing bodies over brain injuries suffered during their careers.
Nobby Stiles, a World Cup winner, is one of the claimants. His brain was found to be affected by chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Similar legal action is being taken by rugby players alleging failure to protect their health and safety.

Kinnear's daughter says heading contributed to his death

Repeated head injuries in football can lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Footballers' dementia risk 'not linked to lifestyle'

New study suggests heading footballs, not health factors, likely causes increased dementia risk in footballers.

Football brain injuries action reaches High Court

Former footballers are taking legal action against footballing bodies over brain injuries suffered during their careers.
Nobby Stiles, a World Cup winner, is one of the claimants. His brain was found to be affected by chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Similar legal action is being taken by rugby players alleging failure to protect their health and safety.
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Four Lions revealed to be part of group suing authorities over brain injuries

Former Lions players join legal action over brain injury claims against World Rugby, emphasizing growing concerns for player welfare in the sport.
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The End of the NFL's Concussion Crisis

Tua Tagovailoa's injuries highlight the ongoing dangers of concussion in football, despite awareness and safety protocols.

The very thought of it repelled me': how a skiing accident left me unable to read

Inghirami's strabismus reflects dual perception; concussions reveal brain complexity and fragility, affecting both physical and emotional states.

The N.F.L. Now Allows Helmet Caps

The Guardian Cap aims to reduce brain injuries in football but cannot fully prevent concussions.

The End of the NFL's Concussion Crisis

Tua Tagovailoa's injuries highlight the ongoing dangers of concussion in football, despite awareness and safety protocols.

The very thought of it repelled me': how a skiing accident left me unable to read

Inghirami's strabismus reflects dual perception; concussions reveal brain complexity and fragility, affecting both physical and emotional states.

The N.F.L. Now Allows Helmet Caps

The Guardian Cap aims to reduce brain injuries in football but cannot fully prevent concussions.
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'We've seen her mouth move a bit, and a twitching of her eyelids,' says dad of runner Hannah Leonard (22) hit by car in Sicily and left in a coma

Hannah Leonard's recovery from severe brain injuries after a serious car accident is uncertain and ongoing.

Dublin Marathon runner left in coma after horror accident in Italy was due to graduate from DCU

Hannah Leonard faced life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car while running in Sicily, but her family remains hopeful for her recovery.

Ex-footballer jailed for 'sickening' attack on girl

Kiernan Hughes-Mason was sentenced to 14 years for causing life-changing injuries to a two-year-old girl, highlighting severe child cruelty.
#havana-syndrome

New Study Finds No Brain Injuries Among Havana Syndrome' Patients

Sophisticated tests found no brain injuries in U.S. diplomats with Havana syndrome symptoms.
MRI scans did not show significant differences in brain structure between patients and healthy workers.

New Studies Find No Evidence of Brain Injury in Havana Syndrome Cases

The National Institutes of Health found no evidence of brain injury in Havana syndrome cases linked to diplomats and spies.
Intelligence agencies believe symptoms may be due to environmental factors, medical conditions, or stress, refuting hostile foreign power involvement.

New Study Finds No Brain Injuries Among Havana Syndrome' Patients

Sophisticated tests found no brain injuries in U.S. diplomats with Havana syndrome symptoms.
MRI scans did not show significant differences in brain structure between patients and healthy workers.

New Studies Find No Evidence of Brain Injury in Havana Syndrome Cases

The National Institutes of Health found no evidence of brain injury in Havana syndrome cases linked to diplomats and spies.
Intelligence agencies believe symptoms may be due to environmental factors, medical conditions, or stress, refuting hostile foreign power involvement.
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Senators Seek Answers From Pentagon on Troops' Blast Exposure

Bipartisan group of senators demand military action to protect troops from brain injuries caused by blast exposure
Military often fails to recognize and protect troops from blast risks
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