
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Head injuries have already been linked with many chronic health issues, but a new study that spanned three decades now shows it may double, or even triple, the risk of dying early.“This is particularly the case for individuals with multiple or severe head injuries,†explained study lead author Dr. Holly Elser, a neurology resident at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia. “This highlights the importance of safety measures, like wearing helmets and seatbelts, to prevent head injuries.â€Whether head injuries are caused by motor vehicle crashes, falls or sports, about 23 million American adults aged 40 and up have a history of head injury where they lost consciousness. Previous research has linked these...