The deadly brain disease CTE can begin in children who suffer head injuries and concussions while playing youth football.

The most important element for a football player’s safety is the helmet. It protects their head against countless bumps, falls and tackles during the notoriously rough game. For younger players ...

What’s the difference between adult and youth football helmets? When it comes to deciding between a youth and an adult football helmet, it’s important to factor in your age and skill level along with ...

New helmets are on the way that promise to better protect children who play football, but ensuring kids have access to them ...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) has finalized the world's first performance standard for youth football ...

Local 12’s chief investigative reporter Duane Pohlman travels to Virginia Tech’s Helmet Lab and visits with a medical doctor.

The majority of people playing football in the U.S. aren't NFL players or collegiate athletes --they're youth players, less than 14 years old. But until now, there hasn't been independent data ...

The majority of people playing football in the U.S. aren’t NFL players or collegiate athletes —they’re youth players, less than 14 years old. But until now, there hasn’t been independent data ...

With the release of youth football-helmet ratings -- consumers can see which helmets best reduce concussion risk. The majority of people playing football in the U.S. aren't NFL players or collegiate ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – We are just days away from hundreds of thousands of Central Florida students heading back to the classroom. We want to make sure your kids are safe when riding their bikes to and from ...