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ESPN.com
1 week ago
San Francisco 49ers

What are Guardian Caps? How are they used in the NFL?

NFL authorizes Guardian Caps to reduce head injuries during games, marking a significant innovation in player safety. [ more ]
Steelers Depot
5 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Depot After Dark: New Helmets, Remembering Dwayne Haskins, Kwon Alexander Update

The NFL and NFLPA are introducing new helmets and models for the 2024 season to enhance player safety.
The league has made significant efforts to reduce head injuries through equipment and rule changes, such as overhauling kickoff coverage and banning unsafe helmets. [ more ]
ESPN.com
1 week ago
San Francisco 49ers

What are Guardian Caps? How are they used in the NFL?

NFL authorizes Guardian Caps to reduce head injuries during games, marking a significant innovation in player safety. [ more ]
Steelers Depot
5 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Depot After Dark: New Helmets, Remembering Dwayne Haskins, Kwon Alexander Update

The NFL and NFLPA are introducing new helmets and models for the 2024 season to enhance player safety.
The league has made significant efforts to reduce head injuries through equipment and rule changes, such as overhauling kickoff coverage and banning unsafe helmets. [ more ]
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Independent
2 weeks ago
LA Kings

Rugby and concussion: The phrase 'he puts his head where it hurts' may have been retired, but why did it take so long?

Sports culture prioritizes competition over safety, leading to long-term consequences for athletes regarding head injuries. [ more ]
www.hackneygazette.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Man in hospital with head injury after being 'pushed to floor and stamped on'

A man suffered severe head injuries from a violent altercation in Stoke Newington Church Street. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

At least 7 middle and high school football players have died in August

The tragic death of eighth-grader Cohen Craddock raises concerns about safety in youth football amidst a spate of similar incidents. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Anita Rose: Police speak to 600 people as dog walker murder investigation continues

Police in Suffolk village investigate the death of Anita Rose after finding her with severe head injuries while walking her dog. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Head wound suffered by woman after 'alleyway assault' not life-threatening

An alleged assault near Finchley Road resulted in a woman in her 30s suffering head injuries that are not life-threatening.
Police are actively investigating the incident, calling for public assistance. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Anita Rose: Police speak to 600 people as dog walker murder investigation continues

Police in Suffolk village investigate the death of Anita Rose after finding her with severe head injuries while walking her dog. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Head wound suffered by woman after 'alleyway assault' not life-threatening

An alleged assault near Finchley Road resulted in a woman in her 30s suffering head injuries that are not life-threatening.
Police are actively investigating the incident, calling for public assistance. [ more ]
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www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Man taken to hospital with head injuries after assault in Croydon

A man in his 40s was taken to the hospital with head injuries after an assault in Croydon. No arrests have been made yet. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Parenting

I'm an ex-paramedic - here's how to tell if a child's head bump is serious

Children showing signs of serious head injuries need urgent medical attention.
Types of head injuries include concussion, contusion, and skull fracture. [ more ]
www.bbc.co.uk
7 months ago
London

Buckinghamshire cyclist: "My turban saved my life"

Turbans can reduce the risk of serious head injuries, as shown by research and real-life experiences like Jagdeep Singh's.
Scientists found that the style and thickness of turbans play a role in protecting against head injuries, with some turbans offering superior protection. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 months ago
Medicine

Many stunt performers are reluctant to report head injuries, study finds

Stunt performers face high risks of head injuries but often don't report them due to fear of losing work. Production companies and unions should prioritize their safety. [ more ]
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