May 16, 2012: Head Blows May Hamper Learning in College Athletes
Some football, hockey players show postseason decline, study finds

April 20, 2012: 'Catastrophic' Head Injuries to High School Football Players Rising
Annual report found fewer deaths but more cases of permanent brain damage

March 13, 2012: Heat-Related Deaths on Rise for High School Football Players
In second half of 30-year study, rates rose from one to three such deaths per year

February 17, 2012: Good Football Helmet Fit Key to Preventing Brain Injuries
But there's no such thing as a concussion-proof helmet, studies show

February 04, 2012: Don't Fumble Your Diet on Super Bowl Sunday
Expert offers game-day defense for food-filled parties

December 29, 2011: Parents Speak Out on Catastrophic Youth Sports Injuries
Certified athletic trainers should be present on sidelines, they say

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

December 16, 2011: Study Looks at Stroke Risks in Teen Football Players
Possible factors include obesity and anabolic-steroid use, researchers say

November 11, 2011: Former Football Players' Brains May Benefit From Healthy Lifestyle
Better diet, more exercise might delay cognitive decline linked to head trauma, study says

November 04, 2011: Newer Not Necessarily Better for Football Helmet Design
Comparison of old 'leatherhead' and modern polycarbonate helmets shows updates still needed

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

September 18, 2011: Are Sports Obsessions Damaging Your Relationships?
Fans' fixation is a problem when it interferes with real-world obligations, expert explains

September 09, 2011: College Football Players Get Bigger, Stronger With Age
But they don't necessarily get faster

August 13, 2011: Heat Safety Precautions May Save Student Athletes
As practice resumes, players need to defend themselves from the elements

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 20, 2011: High-Tech Football Helmets Gauge Force of Collision
Researchers use data to better understand impact injuries

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 07, 2011: Teen Athletes Should Get Concussion Test Score <i>Before</i> Play
Results from assessment tool, head injury history helpful to have on record, research suggests

June 12, 2011: Validity of Baseline Concussion Tests Questioned
'False-negative' results could endanger injured players, researcher says

June 03, 2011: Used Football Faceshields May Break on Impact
College football programs have no universal policy for routine replacement, research shows

June 01, 2011: Experts Recommend Cardiac Screening for College Athletes
1 in 4 tested had heart abnormality or symptoms that required further screening, study finds

May 26, 2011: Speed, Size Predict Teen Football Players' Rankings
On average, highly recruited high schoolers' 40-yard sprint time was 0.08 seconds faster

May 21, 2011: Football Players Urged to Beat the Heat
Get acclimated, avoid heat illness by training outdoors over summer, expert says

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

April 13, 2011: Youth Football Injuries on the Rise, Study Finds
Researchers say more efforts must be made to protect young athletes

April 13, 2011: Experts Call for Twist on Football Helmet Design
Aim would be for a redesign to better prevent brain bleeding

February 13, 2011: Quick, Simple Test Can Detect Concussion in Athletes
Screening superior to other sideline tests in spotting early signs of brain trauma, researchers say

February 11, 2011: Skin Infections Can Spread Easily Among Athletes
But outbreaks of herpes, ringworm and MRSA are preventable, dermatologist says

February 05, 2011: Some Tips for Avoiding Injury on Super Bowl Sunday
Drinking, driving -- and what can happen if you forget to go when nature calls

January 28, 2011: Retired NFL Players More Likely to Take Painkillers
Study found use of opioids four times greater than general population

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 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 01, 2010: Imaging May Reveal Sports-Related Brain Disorder at Early Stage
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is now diagnosed only at autopsy

October 28, 2010: Artificial Turf Helps Football Players With Agility Drills
But for the collegians studied, the 40-yard dash was just as fast on natural grass

October 25, 2010: NFL Players With Concussions Sidelined Longer: Study
Team physicians appear to have adopted a more 'conservative approach to concussion management,' neurologist says

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

August 30, 2010: Concussion Rates Soar Among Younger Kids
Pediatrician group issues new guidelines for sport-related head injuries

August 08, 2010: Fractures a Costly Cause of High School Sports Injury
95% require expensive diagnostic imaging, study finds

August 06, 2010: Surgeons' Group Weighs In on Football Injury Prevention
As season approaches, safety measures can help ward off hazardous concussions, experts say

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

March 12, 2010: Football Injuries More Likely on Certain Artificial Turf
More players had ligament damage, ankle sprains than on natural grass, study shows

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

March 04, 2010: Shoulder Dislocations a Sports Hazard
Young men most at risk, but elderly women are too, study finds

February 05, 2010: Kids Born Early in Year More Likely to Be Athletes?
Size advantage in school translates to success on playing field, author says

February 05, 2010: Concussion Awareness for Young Athletes Gets Big Play
Head injuries focus of new laws, online testing and Super Bowl plug

February 05, 2010: Super Bowl Stress Can Spark Heart Attacks
Investing too much emotion in the game can kill you, experts say

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

December 02, 2009: Oversized College Football Players May Face Heart Risks
Linemen especially likely to have metabolic syndrome, study finds

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