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

April 18, 2012: College Athletes in Low-Contact Sports Have More Overuse Injuries
Study found women who play field hockey, soccer, volleyball, softball at most risk

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

March 05, 2012: Kids' Concussion Symptoms Can Last a Year, Study Says
Symptoms may affect school and quality of life

February 08, 2012: Female Soccer Players May Face Health Problems: Study
Intense training, poor nutrition might lead to menstrual abnormalities, stress fractures in young players

January 15, 2012: Heading Soccer Balls Could Injure Brain
Players of all skill levels must use proper techniques, study says

November 29, 2011: Could Soccer 'Headers' Cause Brain Injury?
MRI study suggests repetitive hits might be harmful, but more research needed

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

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

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

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

June 22, 2010: Soccer Safety Not Just for the Pros
Even amateurs need to prepare before playing to avoid injury, experts say

June 16, 2010: World Cup Matches Might Boost Your Mental Health
Rooting for your favorite team creates sense of connectedness, research shows

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

April 18, 2010: Smart Soccer Goalies Should Wear Red
Study found penalty kicks were missed more often when that color was worn

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

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

January 26, 2010: In Injury-Prone Soccer, Headers Aren't the Problem
Colliding with other body parts, and the ground, cause more injuries, experts say

January 15, 2010: Girls' Soccer Injuries Plummet After Exercise Program
Specially designed training sessions bring less trauma to knees, researchers 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 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 10, 2009: Soccer Injuries Differ by Gender
Analysis of kicking motion yields surprising clues as to why

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

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

July 25, 2008: Warm-Up Reduces ACL Injury in Female Soccer Players
Program of stretching, strengthening and agility drills cut knee ligament damage, U.S. report says

July 10, 2008: Gender Plays Role in Post-Concussion Healing
Females scored worse than males on neurocognitive tests; reason remains elusive