April 08, 2012: Experts Offer Advice After Yankee Pitcher's Trampoline Injury
Baseball player Joba Chamberlain one of thousands felled by trampoline mishaps annually

April 06, 2012: Overuse Injuries Common Among Female College Athletes
Field hockey, soccer, softball and volleyball accounted for the most strains, inflammation

March 18, 2012: Keep Youth Baseball Players Safe on the Field
Avoid overuse-related injuries of the elbows and shoulders, expert says

October 13, 2011: Overzealous Parents, Coaches Take the Fun From Kids' Sports
The result: It might push children away from physical activity

July 28, 2011: Coaches Can Play Big Role in How Kids Feel About Sports
Best ones foster team spirit, encourage kids to strive for personal best, study finds

June 13, 2011: Hey, Batter: Your Sleep Habit May Affect Your Swing
Study finds night owls hit better than morning larks in night games

May 04, 2011: Football Legend Steve Young Urges Kids, Parents to Play It Safe
Experts offer tips on how to help prevent youth sports injuries

March 27, 2011: Hot Days Turn Pitchers Into Hot Heads
Major league pitchers more likely to 'bean' batters in retaliation during sweltering weather, study finds

February 19, 2011: Views on Pitchers' Elbow Surgery Called 'Disturbing'
Survey finds effect of pitch counts underestimated, benefits overestimated

February 06, 2011: Frequent Pitching Could Harm Kids' Shoulders, Elbows
They should pitch no more than 100 innings per calendar year, and some less, experts say

December 07, 2010: Youth Sports Injuries Reaching Epidemic Levels, Experts Report
8,000 kids are treated in ERs daily, trainers' association says

December 07, 2010: Concussion Symptoms Can Differ for Boys and Girls
Study of high school athletes shows males more often confused, while females may appear drowsy

December 06, 2010: Kids' Team Sports Often Lacking in Exercise, Study Finds
Soccer, softball and baseball players found to be inactive for about 30 minutes per practice session

September 28, 2010: Team Sports Pep Up Middle-School Kids
Those who participate say they feel better mentally and physically, researchers find

July 19, 2010: Major Leaguers Seem Prone to Injuries in First Half of Season
About three-quarters occur before baseball's All-Star game, research shows

June 19, 2010: Bump in Head Injury Numbers Linked to Summer Play
Bikes, pools, ball games main reasons for spike between 2008 and 2009, analysis finds

June 11, 2010: Even in Non-Contact Sports, Mouth Guards Are Essential
They help keep people of all ages and all sports smiling, experts say

June 09, 2010: Morning Larks Outperform Night Owls on the Pitcher's Mound
Study found sleep schedules can help predict Major Leaguer's performance

April 27, 2010: Steroids Could Harm Heart's Pumping Ability
Rather than enlarged hearts in weight lifters, study finds problems contracting, relaxing

April 05, 2010: Health Tip: Practice Baseball Safety
Don't forget the protective gear

March 12, 2010: High-Impact Sports Might Not Harm Knee Replacements
More active patients had better joint function, study found

March 10, 2010: Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common
Stretching, rest can ease elbow, shoulder pain that plagues many young players, studies show

February 12, 2010: Girl Softball Players Suffering More Shoulder Injuries
Too much throwing, too little conditioning may be to blame, study says

January 30, 2010: For the Knee, Shoes and Playing Surface Matter
Study finds that cleats and natural grass make the safest combination

November 16, 2009: Experts Urge School Screening of Athletes' Hearts
Inexpensive EKGs would reduce risk of sudden death, study finds

November 12, 2009: Boys' Team Sports May Encourage Bad Behavior
Male high school athletes more likely to drink and fight than females, study finds

September 03, 2009: High School Sports Put Players at Risk for Severe Injuries
More needs to be done to protect young knees, ankles and shoulders, researcher says

July 10, 2009: Strength Testing Could Reduce Pitching Injuries
Identifying shoulder weakness, preseason training could prevent damage during play, study finds

July 06, 2009: Team Sports Can't Compete With Films to Keep Kids From Smoking
Tobacco use in movies has pervasive influence on kids, researchers say

July 06, 2009: Kids of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active
Study found parents still show a gender bias, however

May 29, 2009: Safety Gear Helping to Strike Out Baseball Injuries
Greater use of proper equipment may lead to fewer emergency visits, research suggests

May 29, 2009: Pitching Prowess May Start With the Pelvis
Tests involving pro players show that stability equates to success

May 23, 2009: For Young Ballplayers, Support and Caution Are Key
Preventing injury takes practice, on and off the field, experts say

February 02, 2009: Quick Orthopedic Repair Can Save Young Shoulders
Arthroscopic surgery for athletes greatly reduces risk of recurring injury, study says

January 26, 2009: HS Sports Shoulder Injuries More Likely in Boys
Player-to-player contact in competition behind almost 60% of cases, study finds

October 21, 2008: Head-First Slide a Heads-Up Play
Physicist says most baseball players reach the base faster that way

July 14, 2008: Elbow Injuries on Rise Among Young Athletes
But surgery helps them return to prior playing level 83% of time, report shows