Results for “enters concussion”

Researchers have identified a mechanism involving fatty acid metabolism that may determine whether a damaged cell enters senescence and persists in the body or is eliminated through cell death. Published in the journal Cell, the study could open new avenues for treating age-related diseases. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland contributed to the international study.

One doesn't have to step onto a football field to get a concussion; it can happen anywhere. A fall during an everyday activity or a minor car accident can deliver the jolt to the head that causes one. While headaches, memory problems, disrupted sleep and difficulty concentrating usually fade without a trace, up to 30% of people continue to experience these symptoms for years.