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Elbow Injuries on Rise Among Young Athletes
Health
- July 14, 2008
But surgery helps them return to prior playing level 83% of time, report shows
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Gender Plays Role in Post-Concussion Healing
Health
- July 10, 2008
Females scored worse than males on neurocognitive tests; reason remains elusive
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Cool Air Blown Under Pads May Protect Footballers From Illness
Health
- July 10, 2008
Reduced core body temperatures could limit deaths from heat stroke, study says
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Playing It Safe With High School Sports
Health
- July 3, 2008
Coaches, trainers focus on prevention, better treatment for young athletes
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Few Student-Athletes Survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Health
- June 27, 2008
Access to defibrillators and knowing how to use them could reduce deaths, experts say
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Sprinters Closest to Starter's Pistol Have Edge
Health
- June 26, 2008
Study says startle response sped up reactions
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International Blood Doping Tests May Miss Cheaters
Health
- June 26, 2008
Two labs came to different conclusions on identical urine samples, study finds
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Head Injuries All Too Common in Summer Play
Health
- June 23, 2008
But proper sports gear and preparation can prevent unnecessary accidents, experts say
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Tennis Players Ace Perception of Speed, Motion
Health
- June 19, 2008
But outside their game, they see pretty much like everyone else, study finds
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Sports Doping's Effect May Be in the Mind
Health
- June 17, 2008
Performance rose even when athletes mistakenly thought they were taking growth hormone, researchers say
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Don't Let Injury Spoil Outdoor Summer Fun
Health
- June 16, 2008
Preventing problems requires preparation, planning and anticipating trouble, experts say
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Baseball Teams Strike Out When Jet-Lagged
Health
- June 10, 2008
Cross-country travel, especially east to west, takes a toll on pros, study says
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Walking Golf Course Affects Swing, Performance
Health
- June 6, 2008
Over time, players less able to transfer weight on shots, so being in shape can improve scores
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Batted Balls Threaten High School Baseball Players
Health
- June 5, 2008
High school athletes should wear head protection, study says
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Black Athletes' Hearts May Differ From Those of Whites
Health
- June 2, 2008
Abnormal electrical patterns more common in black football players, but they aren't necessarily dangerous, experts say
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Football Can Shrink Players
Health
- May 30, 2008
Spinal compression, equipment weight makes for temporary height loss, study says
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Injury Patterns Similar for 'Circus' Artists, Elite Athletes
Health
- May 30, 2008
Most injuries occurred to muscles, tendons, analysis finds
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Knee Injuries Main Cause of HS Sports Surgeries
Health
- May 29, 2008
Girls twice as likely to suffer major trauma; more education, fair play urged
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On Fitness: Hands-On Fixes for Sports Injuries
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- December 19, 2007
Even the scientist in me is extremely grateful for this relatively untested alternative treatment.
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