A slow trek towards starvation: Scott's polar tragedy revisited
On the centenary of Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole, a study to be presented at the Society for Experimental Biology meeting on Sunday July 1 has shown that Scott's men starved to death because they ...
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Jun 28, 2012 |
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College athlete deaths in workouts spur new guidelines
(HealthDay) -- The sudden death of a growing number of college athletes during conditioning sessions has prompted a task force, led by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), to issue new safety ...
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Jun 27, 2012 |
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Better, faster, free medical care for Olympians
(AP) — Olympic athletes used to speed won't be disappointed if they need medical treatment during the London Games, organizers say.
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Jun 26, 2012 |
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Sports-related kidney injuries rare in high school athletes
(HealthDay) -- Sports-related kidney injuries occur significantly less frequently than other injuries in high school athletes, according to a study published online June 18 in Pediatrics.
Pediatrics
Jun 18, 2012 |
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Proposed testosterone testing of some female olympians challenged by scientists
Proposed Olympic policies for testing the testosterone levels of select female athletes could discriminate against women who may not meet traditional notions of femininity and distort the scientific evidence on the relationship ...
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Jun 13, 2012 |
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Two new studies show connection between sleepiness and pro-athlete careers
Coaches, owners and fantasy-league traders take note: Sleep researcher W. Christopher Winter, MD, has uncovered a link between a pro athlete's longevity and the degree of sleepiness experienced in the daytime.
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Jun 12, 2012 |
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Female college athletes need better screening for health problems, researchers report
Female athletes, particularly those involved in high level college sports at the NCAA Division I level, are particularly prone to a trio of medical issues called the "female athlete triad." A new study conducted by sports ...
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Jun 06, 2012 |
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Who says girls can't compete athletically with boys?
An Indiana University study that looked at performance differences between male and female childhood athletes found little difference in certain age groups, even though boys and girls rarely compete against each other in ...
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May 31, 2012 |
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Born to run barefoot? Some end up getting injured
(AP) -- Swept by the barefoot running craze, ultramarathoner Ryan Carter ditched his sneakers for footwear that mimics the experience of striding unshod.
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May 22, 2012 |
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Higher pain tolerance in athletes may hold clues for pain management
Stories of athletes bravely "playing through the pain" are relatively common and support the widespread belief that they experience pain differently than non-athletes. Yet, the scientific data on pain perception in athletes ...
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May 17, 2012 |
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Study finds head impacts in contact sports may reduce learning in college athletes
A new study suggests that head impacts experienced during contact sports such as football and hockey may worsen some college athletes' ability to acquire new information. The research is published in the May 16, 2012, online ...
Neuroscience
May 16, 2012 |
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Female and younger athletes take longer to overcome concussions
New research out of Michigan State University reveals female athletes and younger athletes take longer to recover from concussions, findings that call for physicians and athletic trainers to take sex and age into account ...
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May 08, 2012 |
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Summer Olympic athletes must overcome skin conditions to reach for the gold
The Olympics are all about the "thrill of victory and the agony of defeat." But for many Summer Games athletes, there's also the agony of skin irritations and conditions that can make the journey to the medal stand more difficult.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 26, 2012 |
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Many athletes with asthma may be using the wrong treatment
Many athletes with asthma may not be using the best treatment for their condition and could be putting their long term health at risk, according to a roundup by journalist Sophie Arie published by the BMJ today.
Inflammatory disorders
Apr 24, 2012 |
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Warm-up to increase athletic performance
(Medical Xpress) -- A La Trobe University study has found that performing low load gluteal muscle exercises enhances strength and power in the lower body during exercise.
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Apr 23, 2012 |
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