Concussion

Researchers looking into chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a disease linked to repeated head blows, say they have made a breakthrough in their understanding of the condition. Audio

Despite growing scientific evidence head knocks in sport can have a significant impact on athlete health, it seems the message is still not getting through. Audio

What are the risks of head injury for players of contact sports such as rugby? Research is increasingly linking head knocks with neurodegenerative diseases later in life. Claire Concannon meets a… Audio

Research has linked head knocks to neurodegenerative diseases later in life. How often are junior rugby players exposed to head injury? Scientists are following an entire season from start to finish… Audio

Michael Lipman was concussed 30 times, during his career as a professional rugby player, and has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and early onset dementia. He talks to… Audio

The men in green won in a classic decider this weekend - after a win last weekend in which two men in black were carded after clashes of heads. Rugby writers and fans here complained the rules spoiled… Audio

Dr Helen Murray explores the relationship between repetitive head injuries, contact sport and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) - a progressive brain disease that causes dementia. Audio

A new podcast series called How To Be Concussed explores the issue of concussion with host Timothy Giles who has first-hand experience with brain injury. Timothy joins Jesse for an honest conversation… Audio

As more research continues to emerge into the effects of heading a football and cognitive decline, there's no move in New Zealand yet to introduce heading regulations for younger players. Children… Audio

Head injuries in sport are being taken more seriously, especially as more women become professional.  Audio

No player signs up to play the game they love knowing that brain damage could be the long term result.  Audio

A new drinking device is being heralded as an instant cure for hiccups, with 92% of 249 volunteers who tested the device experiencing instant results. Dr Rajshri Roy is a lecturer in Nutrition and… Audio

Around 700 rugby players in Dunedin are getting hi-tech mouthguards as part of a world-first study into concussion, funded by World Rugby with assistance from NZ Rugby. Audio

The Panel speaks to Doug King, an ED nurse who holds two PHD's in rugby league injuries and head impacts. Audio

Thirty percent of concussions are suffered by children, but the only international guidelines for recovery currently in existence are for adults. Professor Nicola Starkey from the School of Psychology… Audio