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Friday, June 08, 2012  Master suit accuses NFL of concealing head trauma-brain injury links; covers thousands

Friday, October 07, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for October 7, we're talking about kids and head injury.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011  A new law in Illinois now requires student athletes to be cleared by a medical professional before returning to play after the student has possible suffered a concussion.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  You only get one brain, that's why it's important to take care of the one you have.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  Head injuries and concussions are a hot topic item. Now a new test on the sidelines could tell you if the hit you took, should keep you out of the game.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010  Some warning signs of a concussion make be headaches, ringing in the ears, blurred vision or nausea.

Thursday, September 30, 2010  The House has voted to set federal guidelines on managing concussions among student athletes and protecting young people suffering head injuries from long-term health problems.

Monday, August 30, 2010  Concussion rates on teh rise for teen atheletes

Monday, August 30, 2010  Emergency room visits for teen athletes with concussions have tripled in recent years in a trend that doctors are calling disturbing.