Football helmets are supposed to be a source of protection, but they may do little to ward off the effects of a hit to the side of the head that can cause traumatic brain injuries such as concussions.

The Army has officially started fielding its newest combat helmet, the Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System, to soldiers in close-combat formations, the service announced Tuesday.

From MIPS and BOA fit systems to built-in audio and Olympic-level protection, these four ski and snowboard helmets raise the ...

Skiing helmets are not reducing head injuries as much as they used to, possibly because snow sports have become more dangerous, a Norwegian study suggests. Helmets still offer significant protection ...

Second-generation Met Trenta perfects the lightweight helmet blueprint and is among the highest-scoring helmets ever tested ...

Ski helmets aren’t just a stylish accessory, but an essential piece of equipment that can spell the difference between a minor tumble and a life-altering injury. In fact, “Helmets provide a 63 to 88% ...

A new helmet by 3M offers high-level protection and lightweight durability similar to the helmets worn by special operations troops. The Minnesota-based company unveiled the new ballistic helmet F70 ...

The new AGV K6 carbon helmet has more shell area and less visor mechanism for maximised protection, though the visor still offers peripheral vision of 190°. It arrives in March from $699 for mono ...

The Navy has been developing a new hearing protection helmet for flight crew working under extreme noise conditions, and is expected to begin fielding the new gear this month. The HGU-99/P Hearing ...

By combining the two products into the HMK150, it has been possible to increase the level of potential protection provided. "Its simple rapid donning connects the full face respirator to the helmet to ...

GenTex Mission Configurable Helmet Cover at AUSA 2016. The Army's advanced combat helmet plays a vital role in the survivability of its soldiers. But while it provides basic protection for soldiers, ...

Many sports require head protection, but not that many allow you to use interchangeable helmets. Every sport seems to have its own helmet designs and safety standards, so multi-sport enthusiasts end ...