sports medicine

Athletes Seeking Doping Agents Can Still Find Them Online

Health - November 20, 2009

Banned products are readily available, researchers say more >>

Rx for Fall Foot Injuries

Health - November 8, 2009

Ignoring pain now can take you out of the game later, doctors say more >>

Scientist Throws Curve Into Breaking-Ball Debate

Health - October 30, 2009

Contends curveballs are an illusion; ridiculous, says former star major league pitcher more >>

Helmets Can Save Lives in Winter Sports

Health - October 24, 2009

Injured skiers, snowboarders with head protection are less apt to lose consciousness, study finds more >>

Dementia Risk Higher for NFL Players

Health - September 30, 2009

Ex-players aged 30 to 49 are 19 times more likely to have memory problems, survey found more >>

School Sports May Spell Trouble for Ankles

Health - September 19, 2009

Because children's bones are still developing, injuries require special care, doctors say more >>

Shockwave Treatment May Not Be Best for Shoulder Pain

Health - September 16, 2009

Comparison study finds supervised exercise has better results more >>

3 NFL Stars to Donate Brain Tissue for Trauma Research

Health - September 14, 2009

Program studies affects of repeated blows to the head more >>

Testing Young Athletes for Heart Defects May Save Lives

Health - September 9, 2009

To prevent sudden cardiac death, researchers recommend electrocardiograms more >>

Kickoff, Punting Take a Toll

Health - September 6, 2009

In high school football, most severe injuries occur then, study finds more >>

Safety Should Be the Goal for Football Players

Health - September 2, 2009

Good coaching, right equipment can prevent serious head and neck injuries, doctors say more >>

Young Athletes at Risk of Heat Injury

Health - August 30, 2009

Sports medicine experts issue hot-weather guidelines for coaches more >>

Beetroot Juice May Boost Stamina

Health - August 7, 2009

Study findings could apply to athletes, elderly, researchers say more >>

Modern Athletes Keep Getting Taller, Bigger

Health - July 17, 2009

Rise in body size outstrips gains seen in general population, study finds more >>

Get the Most Out of Your Run

Health - July 14, 2009

Simple steps can prevent injuries, experts say more >>

Type of Knee Surgery Makes Difference in Football Career

Health - July 11, 2009

Meniscus repair may cut playing time more than ACL reconstruction, findings show more >>

Soccer Injuries Differ by Gender

Health - July 10, 2009

Analysis of kicking motion yields surprising clues as to why more >>

Strength Testing Could Reduce Pitching Injuries

Health - July 10, 2009

Identifying shoulder weakness, preseason training could prevent damage during play, study finds more >>

Have Fun -- But Be Safe -- This Summer

Health - June 27, 2009

Expert offers tips to avoid getting sidelined by a sports injury more >>

Pitching Prowess May Start With the Pelvis

Health - May 29, 2009

Tests involving pro players show that stability equates to success more >>

FDA Recalls Dietary Supplements Tied to 1 Death, Liver Damage

Health - May 1, 2009

Hydroxycut products are sold as fat-burners, energy boosters, agency says more >>

A Pre-Workout Meal to Help You Burn Fat

Health - April 23, 2009

Stay away from white bread, other 'high-glycemic' carbs, researchers say more >>

A Winning Strategy to Beat Spring Sporting Injuries

Health - April 12, 2009

Podiatrists suggest proper shoes, warm-up routine can prevent most common foot and ankle problems more >>

Marathoners Go the Distance on Heart Health

Health - April 10, 2009

Even walking half an hour a day can boost longevity, study finds more >>

School PE Programs Don't Lower Child Obesity

Health - March 30, 2009

But they do boost fitness and are still valuable, study finds more >>