Pediatricians Sound Alarm on Rapid Weight Changes in Young Athletes
by Alan Mozes, Sep 1, 2017 at 9:00 AM • News
Both short- and long-term damage can result from quick losses or gains
by Alan Mozes, Sep 1, 2017 at 9:00 AM • News
Both short- and long-term damage can result from quick losses or gains
by Mary Elizabeth Dallas, Feb 15, 2017 at 4:00 PM • News
Equipment safety, emergency training and time for recovery are key to avoiding trouble, experts say
by Robert Preidt, Oct 27, 2016 at 2:00 PM • News
Watch out for shared equipment and mats as sources of fungi, bacteria and viruses
by Robert Preidt, Dec 10, 2015 at 2:00 PM • News
Study finds more than 47,000 football injuries per year, with games more hazardous than practices
by Maureen Salamon, HealthDay Reporter, Dec 10, 2015 at 9:00 AM • News
As sport becomes more competitive, stunts become more dangerous, but injury rates still low, study finds
by Robert Preidt, Nov 2, 2015 at 9:00 AM • News
Kids who participate in dance or sports better able to pay attention and solve problems, research suggests
by Mary Elizabeth Dallas, Sep 25, 2015 at 12:00 PM • News
Children need breaks from playing to avoid overuse injuries, orthopedic surgeon says
by Robert Preidt, Apr 28, 2014 at 9:00 AM • News
Knee ligament injuries are rising among kids in sports, especially girls, experts say
by Robert Preidt, Aug 8, 2013 at 12:00 PM • News
Memory, thinking test spotted problems that injured cheerleaders didn't report or recognize, study finds
by Alan Mozes, HealthDay Reporter, Jun 28, 2013 at 9:00 AM • News
Experts say it's a competitive sport whose athletes need better protection
by Robert Preidt, Dec 14, 2012 at 9:00 AM • News
Both low- and high-impact sports add years to life, studies find
by Robert Preidt, Oct 22, 2012 at 12:00 PM • News
American Academy of Pediatrics says more complex stunting, acrobatics call for greater surveillance
by Randy Dotinga, Aug 8, 2012 at 7:00 PM • News
Study finds traveling across more than five time zones to compete raises chances of illness
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