Does DOT Really Mean Anything? A lot of people know that the Department of Transportation certification for motorcycle helmets isn’t very good. There’s a lot of problems with it, including the fact ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) employed Act Labs—an independent lab in California—to test DOT helmets for labeling and performance from 2014 to 2019. During that time, the ...

BLACKSBURG, Va. -- With so much concern over concussions, Good Morning America got an exclusive look inside important helmet testing done in an effort to keep players safe. A hit that left a ...

I have to admit, I was surprised to see the Army and Marine Corps say they plan to begin fielding the long-awaited Enhanced Combat Helmet this fall. I posted a July 30 story about the announcement on ...

Virginia Tech found Riddell's new helmet design performed better than any other. — -- Preventing concussions has become a top priority for elite players and anyone with a child sporting a ...

There's new testing being done to help keep football players safe. Virginia Tech University is testing a variety of helmets to see how they can take a hit. Researchers tested three new helmets on the ...