Health News Archives

High School Sports Put Players at Risk for Severe Injuries
More needs to be done to protect young knees, ankles and shoulders, researcher says

Strength Testing Could Reduce Pitching Injuries
Identifying shoulder weakness, preseason training could prevent damage during play, study finds

Team Sports Can’t Compete With Films to Keep Kids From Smoking
Tobacco use in movies has pervasive influence on kids, researchers say

Kids of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active
Study found parents still show a gender bias, however

Pitching Prowess May Start With the Pelvis
Tests involving pro players show that stability equates to success

Safety Gear Helping to Strike Out Baseball Injuries
Greater use of proper equipment may lead to fewer emergency visits, research suggests

For Young Ballplayers, Support and Caution Are Key
Preventing injury takes practice, on and off the field, experts say

Quick Orthopedic Repair Can Save Young Shoulders
Arthroscopic surgery for athletes greatly reduces risk of recurring injury, study says

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

Head-First Slide a Heads-Up Play
Physicist says most baseball players reach the base faster that way