May 14, 2012: Some Sports May Help Protect Men's Bones
Basketball, volleyball, soccer helped young men stave off density loss, study suggests

January 28, 2012: Mathematical Model Suggests When to Shoot in Basketball
Players should take their time, but not too long, study contends

December 20, 2011: Screening Alone Not Enough to Prevent Sudden Death in College Athletes
Testing of all athletes, not just Division I players, and safe training methods required, researchers say

November 07, 2011: Specialized Warm-Up May Reduce Girls' Knee Injuries
Teams that practiced 'neuromuscular' training had lower injury rate, study finds

October 31, 2011: Stomach Bug Easily Passed Among Pro Sports Teams: Report
CDC researchers urge athletes, staff to take steps to prevent spread of norovirus

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

July 25, 2011: Teen Athletes at Greater Risk for Osteoarthritis: Study
Those playing high-intensity sports more than 10 times as likely to have impaired hip function

July 08, 2011: Ankle Braces May Protect Young Basketball Players
Study found they reduced the number of sprains and fractures high school athletes suffer

July 07, 2011: Men Seem More Likely Than Women to Develop Hole in Knee Cartilage
Damage, which tends to occur after ACL injury, raises risk for osteoarthritis, researchers say

July 01, 2011: College Players' Hoop Dreams May Get Boost From Extra Zzz's
Catching 10 hours of sleep each night had on-court advantages, study finds

May 05, 2011: Cardiac Arrest Less Deadly in Exercise Facilities, Study Finds
50% of victims survived, compared with 36% in other indoor public places

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 14, 2011: Betting During March Madness May Make the Games Less Fun
Enjoyment gets lost in the wagering, even for those who pick a winner, researcher says

December 17, 2010: Sickle Cell May Be Hidden Danger to Young Athletes
Two young football players have died this year from condition known as exertional sickling

December 09, 2010: Shortened Jump Training Course May Save Women Basketball Players' Knees
After just four weeks, strength and stability had improved, researchers say

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

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

August 26, 2010: Record Heat Requires Exercise Precautions
Expert offers tips for safe workouts on scorching days

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

November 30, 2009: Lots of Exercise in Midlife May Lead to Osteoarthritis
Like a pothole that worsens over time, so do knees' internal injuries, study finds

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

November 14, 2009: High-Impact Activity May Be Good for Old Bones
Sampling of senior athletes finds better density with some sports

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

August 03, 2009: Gym Class Injuries Up 150 Percent
Lack of movement skills increase the risk of trouble, expert says

July 14, 2009: Repair ACL Injuries in Young Athletes Quickly
Postponing surgery can lead to more problems, 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

March 16, 2009: Using Music and Sports to Improve Kids' Asthma
More consistent medication use, fewer ER visits result, studies find

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