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World's Oldest Man Dies; Harvey Weinstein's Medical Care; Soccer and Brain Damage

Health news and commentary gathered by 鶹ý staff

Nov 27, 2024
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AMA Delegates Tackle Protections for LGBTQIA+ Athletes

Proposed policy statement stresses access, but what about safety and fairness?

Nov 10, 2024
AMA over a photo of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.
Opinion
We Can Better Protect Kids From Head Injury in Football

Making youth football safer requires a collective effort

Oct 29, 2024
A photo of a high school football game.
'Headspin Hole' and the Hazards of Breakdancing

A case report details one man's head injury from breakdancing

Oct 10, 2024
A photo of a breakdancer performing a headspin in front of a crowd on the street.
This Exercise May Help Lower Back Pain, No Special Equipment Needed

Carefully structured run-walk program proves mettle in small trial

Oct 08, 2024
A photo of a woman running in a park.
Tennis Players at U.S. Open Say Their Mental and Physical Health Are Ignored

Athletes blame new rules, more tournaments, and an offseason that is too short

Aug 29, 2024
 A photo of Iga Swiatek returning a shot to Kamilla Rakhimova in the U.S. Open tennis championships.
Opinion
Medical Needs of Paralympic vs Olympic Athletes

The chief medical officer of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee discusses the differences

Aug 27, 2024
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Opinion
What It's Like Providing Care for Mental Health at the Olympics

Jessica Bartley, PsyD, talks about her approach to keeping Olympians mentally fit

Aug 18, 2024
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Opinion
Life as an Olympic Doctor

An orthopedic surgeon on the best thing she's ever done and how you can get involved

Aug 16, 2024
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FDA Warns Against Smelling Salts

Agency says products are being used as energy boosters

Aug 12, 2024
A photo of Skull Smash ammonia inhalant products.
Olympic Athletes Fall Ill After Swim in the Seine: Is Water Quality to Blame?

Infectious disease expert cautions against drawing conclusions from anecdotes

Aug 05, 2024
 A photo of competitors swimming in the Seine river during the women’s triathlon event.
Doctor Reacts to Olympic Injuries

Torn ligaments, dislocated elbows, and more

Aug 01, 2024
The YouTube thumbnail with Mikhail Varshavski, DO, a photo of an Olympic diver hitting his head, and the words SKULL DAMAGE?
Meet the Doctor Behind Team USA Swimming

A Q&A ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris

Jul 25, 2024
 A photo of the USA Swimming team.
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