January 17, 2012: Heavier Ex-NFL Players May Be Prone to Brain Decline
But experts say the new study findings may not include all contributing factors

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

December 30, 2011: Tips to Keep Winter Sports Injury-Free
Slipping and sliding on skis and skates is fun, but can be hazardous, experts say

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

December 05, 2011: Girls More Prone Than Boys to Headaches After Head Injury
They can last for months but in most cases will disappear, study finds

November 30, 2011: Recovery From Concussions in Young Athletes May Take Longer Than Thought
But most in small study returned to normal within a month

November 17, 2011: Routine Head Hits in Sports May Injure Brain, Experts Warn
Scans of young athletes reveal concussion-like damage from repeated mild blows

November 14, 2011: Too Few Doctors Screen Young Athletes for Hidden Heart Trouble
Study of Washington state physicians, high school officials shows not enough are asking the right questions

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 08, 2011: New Guidelines Issued for Genetic Heart Disease
Experts outline recommendations for treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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

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

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

October 22, 2011: Nutrition, Hydration Tips Can Give Marathon Runners a Leg Up
Expert offers guidelines on what to eat and drink while preparing and competing

October 21, 2011: Hockey Fistfights Rarely Cause Injuries, Study Claims
Punches thrown on solid ground pack more power, researchers say

October 08, 2011: Even Football Players Say It's OK to Cry, Sometimes
But study finds they draw the line at sobbing

October 04, 2011: Health Tip: Getting a Sports Physical
Why your child may need one

September 12, 2011: Health Tip: Protect Against Sports Injuries
Prepare yourself to play

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

August 31, 2011: Billie Jean King Says Exercise Your Best Shot Against Arthritis
Try tennis or any activity you love to keep joints moving, she urges in new campaign

August 17, 2011: Sprained Ankles Straining ER Resources, Study Finds
Researchers argue for other approaches to treatment, such as emergency doctor visits

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

August 08, 2011: Kids Can Safely Play Sports in Hot Weather: Experts
Updated American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement stresses risk reduction

July 31, 2011: Pro Golfers Reveal 'Biomechanical Differences' in Swing
Findings may help thwart injuries, enable amateurs to improve, researchers say

July 29, 2011: Concussion Project Finds Disease in Two Autopsied Brains
Canadian researchers aim to boost understanding of how repeated head injuries change brain

July 23, 2011: Summer Heat Holds Potential Danger for Young Athletes
Keeping kids hydrated is most important safety measure, doctor advises

July 23, 2011: Common Swimming Injuries Often Avoidable
Overuse a frequent cause of shoulder pain in competitive swimmers, expert says

July 22, 2011: Extreme Heat Calls for Smarter Workouts
Expert shares tips for exercising safely during heat wave

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

July 18, 2011: Ex-NFL Players May Face Higher Brain Damage Risk, Study Says
But there's no proof of cause-and-effect, experts say, calling for more research

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 24, 2011: Athletes May Benefit From Shorter, Less Intense Warm-Ups
Strenuous exercise before race may diminish performance, researchers say

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

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

June 03, 2011: Concussions Tied to Verbal Memory Loss in Young Athletes
College football, soccer players show signs of decreased brain function after head injury: study

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 22, 2011: Beware of 'Second-Impact Syndrome' After Concussions
It can occur when athletes return to play too quickly after head injury

May 21, 2011: Keeping Cool in the Heat
Experts caution that everyone should take steps to prevent heat-related problems

May 09, 2011: Some College Athletes More Prone to GI Disorders
High-intensity sports such as lacrosse or rowing seem to boost risk, study finds

May 02, 2011: Kids Specializing in One Sport More Likely to Get Hurt: Study
Growing bodies more vulnerable to repetitive injuries, intense play, researchers say

April 19, 2011: Depression Common After Brain Injury
About 30 percent of brain-injured people suffer depression, study finds

April 19, 2011: Too Many Parents Think Injuries Are 'Part of the Game'
But half of team-sports injuries are preventable, survey says

April 05, 2011: Sudden Cardiac Death More Common in Young Athletes Than Thought
Findings highlight need for screening those participating in school sports, experts say

April 01, 2011: Tips for Keeping Young Athletes Safe
Doctor's OK recommended before kids start playing sports, expert says

April 01, 2011: Sports Gear Should Also Protect Eyes, Experts Say
Athletes can avoid devastating injuries by wearing activity-specific protective eyewear

March 04, 2011: Risk of Drug-Resistant Staph Infection in Gym Low: Study
No MRSA found on equipment tested, so extensive cleaning not always necessary

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

February 17, 2011: Pre-Run Stretching Doesn't Prevent Injuries, Study Finds
But switching your routine could get you hurt, expert says