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The NFL And Concussions

By: kitt | 2010-10-06 | Jewelry
In recent years the NFL has had pressure to conduct experiments to find out the long-term effects of concussions. read more

House approves concussions bill

By: Michael | 2010-09-30 | Basketball
WASHINGTON -- 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. read more

Signs Of A Concussion

By: adameric | 2010-12-21 | Health & Fitness
If your child has any signs or symptoms, keep them out of high-level physical activities (including sports) to let their brain reorganize itself - no matter how much they object. Their brain is worth fighting for.Other symptoms and signs of concussions in children are more readily recognizable. read more

What is a Concussion?

By: Joseph Devine | 2010-03-26 | Health & Fitness
Concussions are the most common form of brain trauma injury, and occur when the brain hits the skull. The word "concussion" has been used to describe this injury for centuries, and has become kind of a catch-all term for any traumatic brain injury. The more medically correct term is "mild traumatic brain injury" (MTBI), although this is used almost exclusively in the medical community. Usually, concussions involve either temporary or permanent brain damage, which makes them especially dangerous. read more

Copper Or Repeated Concussion

By: ddew | 2010-11-30 | Sales
LME cu Wednesday in supply, recipients receive high suspicions and and economic data. LME copper 8270 dollars, Shanghai 10,305.77 LME copper first fall after closing after inflation read more

Athletes make headway after concussions

By: Michael | 2010-10-11 | Baseball
Shamel David has emerged as one of Southern Nevada's most prolific running backs this football season. The first two games of the fall, however, the Rancho High School senior watched his teammates from the sidelines as he recovered from a concussion. read more

The Asbestos Cancer Epidemic

By: Roberto Bell | 2006-08-16 | Asbestos
The asbestos cancer epidemic may take as many as 10 million lives before asbestos is banned worldwide and exposures are brought to an end. In many developed countries, in the most affected age groups, mesothelioma may account for 1% of all deaths. read more

The Increasing Painkiller Epidemic

By: seanjenkins86 | 2012-02-21 | Medicine
No doubt that the medical science has really evolved a lot over the many years, but there are also a lot of side effects that it has brought with us. Today it is possible to get rid of any pain you have within a matter of few seconds; however there also comes a great problem with it known as the painkiller epidemic. read more

Eating Disorder Epidemic

By: Erika Cook | 2010-04-02 | Eating Disorders
It has become an epidemic across the globe, affecting millions of men, women, and even some children. This deadly disease does not discriminate; it can affect anyone of any color, shape, size, or religion. I am talking about the Eating Disorder Epidemic that is plaguing this planet right now. read more

Diabetes - An Epidemic?

By: Derek Armson | 2011-02-02 | Supplements
Diabetes figures are getting very scary indeed. In this article I look at why the figures are on such a sharp increase and look at some everyday practical solutions. read more

The Epidemic Of Obesity

By: Marjorie Salada | 2010-10-30 | Article Marketing
You need only be out in a public place with many people and it will not take you long to realize just how many people in this country are actually overweight. read more

The Bed Bug Epidemic

By: S.E. Seoh | 2010-11-04 | Home improvement
With the bed bug phenom growing more and more everyday, it would be wise to know a little more about bed bugs and where they came from. read more

Conquering the Obesity Epidemic

By: Tim D. Annis | 2010-03-29 | Health & Fitness
Obesity. Twenty five years ago obesity was not an issue in the united states. In fact, there were no states with an incidence of obesity over 20 percent and only 8 states with a rate over 15 percent. Over the last 25 years though, the rate of obesity has shot up to the point where only one state (Colorado) has a rate lower than twenty percent and six states where more than 30 percent of the population is obese. read more

New Studies Shed Light On Concussions Dangers

By: George Murphy | 2011-01-01 | Hobbies
The proper diagnoses and treatment of concussions in athletes of all ages is becoming paramount in importance as incidents proliferate. read more

Understanding What A Brain Concussion Is

By: paulbruce | 2011-01-24 | Health & Fitness
In many ways, a concussion is like a bruising of the brain, and as such there are some serious medical issues that can go along with the damage. read more