A new study finds a device designed to help protect an athlete from sports-related concussions may provide a false sense of security.

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health says a very important note is this study cannot be generalized to the NFL, because pro and college players wear a

A new study from the University of Wisconsin of 2,610 Wisconsin high school football players found that wearing soft-shell helmet covers, marketed as Guardian Cap helmet devices, during practice had no effect on the rates of sports-related concussions.

Guardian Cap helmet devices have grown in popularity in recent years, aiming to add protection against head injuries and concussions.

The study followed nearly 3,000 high school football players across 41 teams in Wisconsin during the 2023 season. Appleton North's football team was one of them