An international group of researchers has put together an easy-to-follow guide for parents and coaches to recognize concussions in young athletes and respond appropriately.

Nearly 15 percent of U.S. adults continue to smoke, often because long-term health risks feel too abstract compared with the immediate rewards. Jeff Stein, an addiction researcher at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, is leading a National Cancer Institute–funded study testing whether episodic future thinking — a strategy that helps people vividly imagine their personal future — can reduce impulsivity and support quitting. The fully remote study will enroll 128 participants nationwide and combine the intervention with counseling and nicotine patches.