Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón has died at age 33, 11 years after suffering severe brain damage during his October 2015 fight against Terrel Williams in Virginia.
Prichard Colón, a former Puerto Rican boxer, has died at 33. He suffered severe brain damage in a 2015 match against Terrel Williams, leading to a prolonged health battle.
Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij's secret concussion waiver brings the systemic risk of brain injury in contact sports and AFL liability into sharp focus amidst ongoing legal battles.
A landmark legal action over brain damage in rugby is on the brink of collapse as a judge considers striking out 95% of 561 claimants due to their former solicitor's failure to disclose documents. Senior Master Cook is deliberating, with no legal precedent for the situation.
A major report into maternity failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust, investigating around 2,500 families' experiences between 2012 and 2025, will be released this week. Led by Donna Ockenden, the inquiry covers stillbirths, neonatal deaths, and severe injuries, following a decade-long campaign for justice.
Evelyn Ballentyne testified in Bristol crown court that she found her four-week-old son, Atticus Bartlett, "floppy and grey" and making "gasping noises" after his father, Tony Bartlett, allegedly shook him violently, causing brain damage. The baby later died. Tony Bartlett denies murder and manslaughter.
Taiwan faces high temperatures up to 35°C until next Thursday. Dr. Huang Xuan warns extreme heat can severely impact the brain, affecting cognition and potentially causing heat delirium. Elderly, children, those with chronic conditions, and outdoor workers are at higher risk.
