Tuesday's health and safety news from the world of football:
- WBFO-FM in Buffalo reported that the Buffalo Bills have announced they will provide athletic trainer grants for 12 area high schools.
- The Atlanta Falcons' official website featured running back Jacquizz Rodgers, who helped out an Oregon school for the deaf during his bye week.
- The Washington Post wrote that the Navy Seal and his dog who rappelled from the AT&T Stadium rafters on Sunday prior to the Dallas Cowboys-Arizona Cardinals game have become an internet sensation.
- The Cincinnati Enquirer published a photo gallery of Devon Still's visit to Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Still's daughter is recovering from stomach cancer.
- Fox News reported on the LED-lighted mouth guard created by Force Impact Technologies.
- WBBM-TV in Chicago investigated the schools using low-rated helmets in its area.
- WNBC-TV in New York also looked at schools which are using football helmets that are low in the Virginia Tech STAR ratings.
- WIVB-TV in Buffalo reported that greater concussion awareness has led to more concussions being reported among area high school football teams.
- Sioux City (Iowa) Journal looked at how helmet sensors are being used by some area high schools.
- Philly.com's Healthy Kids blog offered advice on how to help your child after a concussion.
-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor
