The hits just keep coming, and that’s by design. At the Virginia Tech Helmet testing labs, teams simulate impacts for all kinds of sports. “We put the helmets on a dummy head and we impact him in ...

Not all bike helmets are made the same, and Consumer Reports is testing them to see which can withstand a crash.

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WSET) — Football helmets have come a long way since the "leatherhead" days in terms of safety, and technology is making them even better every day, thanks to Virginia Tech. The school ...

A snowboard helmet is one of the most important pieces of gear you can wear on the slopes. Whether you’re sticking to groomers or riding in the trees on one of the best snowboards or a cheap rental, a ...

A helmet is a must if you ride a bike, no matter your age, type of bike, or how you use it. Helmets can significantly reduce your risk of serious injury if you fall or have an accident. But as ...

NEW YORK – Did some helmet manufacturers design models with the purpose of testing well rather than performing properly on the field? Possibly, but the lab testing by the biomechanical engineers ...

NFL star Patrick Mahomes doesn't have many holes in his game. But on Jan. 13, he had one in his helmet. Mahomes — quarterback for the Super Bowl defending champion Kansas City Chiefs — was hit in a ...

Since 2012 the NFL has been running simulations to test helmets, which manufacturers submit to on a voluntary basis. Researchers on contract with the NFL mount the helmet to a dummy head (outfitted ...

The NFL, in collaboration with the NFLPA, through their respective appointed biomechanical experts, coordinated extensive laboratory research to evaluate which helmets best reduce head impact ...