NCAA starts large study of head injuries with UCLA, Va. Tech, UNC

Published: Sep 09, 2014 at 05:34 AM

Tuesday's health and safety news from the world of football:

The Columbus Dispatch reported the NCAA has started what is thought to be the largest study of concussions in order to combat head injuries in college sports.

The Dayton Daily News also reported on the start of the study.

Bloomberg reported that the NFL must give details on how its $765 million settlement of concussion claims with retired players came together by making public underlying economic analyses used to determine payouts.

KXAS-TV in Dallas reported about how the parents in area school districts are pushing for replacement of football helmets.

WPRI-TV in Providence reported that concussion training in Rhode Island has expanded to nurses.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor

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