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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
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Opinion
We Can Better Protect Kids From Head Injury in Football

Making youth football safer requires a collective effort

Oct 29, 2024
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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

Oct 08, 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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Sports Doc Sex Abuse Probe; Corpse in Hospital Catering Oven; Herpes Vax Flop

Health news and commentary gathered by staff

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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Opinion
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.
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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