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Stories related to: concussions

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Dr. Bennet Omalu Warns Parents And Young Athletes Of Brain Damage Risks In Contact Sports

February 7, 2018 | Chris Remington

Dr. Bennet Omalu discusses his new book, "Brain Damage in Contact Sports: What Parents Should Know Before Letting Their Children Play."

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Dr. Bennet Omalu On Concussions In Sports

October 17, 2017 | Chris Remington

Dr. Bennet Omalu returns to Insight to share his new memoir on discovering the effects of concussions in athletes who compete in contact sports.

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State Government

Health of California’s College Athletes Would Be Focus of New State Panel

March 15, 2017 | Chris Nichols

A state lawmaker has proposed a new commission to oversee health and safety regulations for college athletes in California, saying the NCAA has failed in this role.

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Concussion Protections Extended To Younger Athletes

January 4, 2017

The new year will bring new concussion protocols for children of all ages who participate in sports.

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State Government

Assembly Looks To Add Concussion Rules For Youth Sports

May 4, 2016 | Ben Bradford

A state Assembly committee heard from Dr. Bennet Omalu about head trauma Tuesday. Omalu, who was portrayed in a film by actor Will Smith, was the person who first linked brain disease with repeated hits to the head.

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