Health News Archives

Fall Sports Peak Time for Lower Leg Damage
Sprains, fractures, turf toe most common injuries, but warm-ups, proper gear cut risks

Cool Air Blown Under Pads May Protect Footballers From Illness
Reduced core body temperatures could limit deaths from heat stroke, study says

Football Can Shrink Players
Spinal compression, equipment weight makes for temporary height loss, study says

Human Growth Hormone Doesn’t Improve Athletic Performance
Study found that while it increased lean body mass, it didn't boost exercise capacity

Super Bowl Fans Should Heed Heart Risk Finding
German study found higher chances of cardiovascular trouble during 2006 World Cup matches

Many Ex-NFL Linemen at Risk for Heart Disease
More likely to have enlarged hearts, metabolic syndrome than retired non-linemen, studies find

Sports Ankle, Knee Braces Knocked
Teen athletes who use them end up with more injuries, study finds

A Super Bowl Workout for Couch Potatoes
Six exercises you can do without taking your eyes off the game

Weekend Warriors
Here's how to keep your backyard football game safe

Football and Summer Heat a Dangerous Combo
Athletes need to hydrate and watch for signs of heat illness