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Lindsey Vonn Thinks Her New Titanium Knee Could Start a Trend in Skiing

— "It's something to seriously consider for athletes that have a lot of knee problems," said Vonn

A photo of Lindsey Vonn competing in the World Cup super-g, in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.

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CTE Evident in Brains of Deceased Ice Hockey Players

Dose-response relationship emerged between years of play and chronic traumatic encephalopathy

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

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AMA Delegates Tackle Protections for LGBTQIA+ Athletes

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

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We Can Better Protect Kids From Head Injury in Football

Making youth football safer requires a collective effort

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'Headspin Hole' and the Hazards of Breakdancing

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

Oct 10, 2024
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This Exercise May Help Lower Back Pain, No Special Equipment Needed

Carefully structured run-walk program proves mettle in small trial

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Brett Favre's Parkinson's: 'Hell, I Wrote the Book on Head Trauma'

What we know -- and don't know -- about pro football and brain disorders

Sep 27, 2024
A photo of Brett Favre in the Green Bay Packers uniform after beating The St. Louis Rams in 2007.
Former NFL QB's Dementia; Stem Cells Reverse Woman's Diabetes; More Free COVID Tests

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Sep 27, 2024
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Can Exercise Bring on Rhabdomyolysis?

A sports cardiologist explains the condition that hospitalized nine Tufts lacrosse players

Sep 25, 2024
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Brett Favre Diagnosed With Neurological Disorder

NFL legend made the disclosure as part of his testimony about a welfare misspending scandal

Sep 24, 2024
Brett Favre appears before the House Committee on Ways and Means on Sept. 24, 2024.
One in Three Former NFL Players Believe They Have CTE

About 25% of men who thought they had CTE reported feeling suicidal

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A photo of Houston Texans defenders sacking Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson.
Sports Doc Sex Abuse Probe; Corpse in Hospital Catering Oven; Herpes Vax Flop

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Sep 12, 2024
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Is Football Safe for Kids?

At least seven kids have died while playing football so far this year

Sep 10, 2024
A photo of a player flying through the air during a high school football game.
Deadline Nears for Appeals in Doping Exoneration of U.S. Open Champion Jannik Sinner

An appeal could jeopardize his U.S. Open title

Sep 09, 2024
A photo of Jannik Sinner holding the trophy after the U.S. Open tennis championships.
Spray That Caused No. 1 Men's Tennis Player's Failed Drug Tests Has 'DOPING' Warning

The medication is available for cuts and scrapes without a prescription in Italy

Sep 06, 2024
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Olympic Athlete Dies After Attack; Dead Butt Syndrome; Elton John's Eye Problem

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How Docs Can Volunteer for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Team USA's chief medical officer also discusses what he learned in Paris to prepare for next time

Aug 30, 2024
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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.
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