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

Gym Class Injuries Up 150 Percent
Lack of movement skills increase the risk of trouble, expert says

Repair ACL Injuries in Young Athletes Quickly
Postponing surgery can lead to more problems, 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

Using Music and Sports to Improve Kids’ Asthma
More consistent medication use, fewer ER visits result, studies find

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

ACL Tears Worth Fixing in Seniors
Age should not be determining factor for knee repair surgery, study suggests

Amateur Basketball Players Court Disaster
Experts offer 'weekend warriors' tips on preventing injury

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