The widely held view among rugby players, coaches and officials is that headgear can't prevent concussion. If so, why wear it? It's hot, it can block vision and hearing, and it can be uncomfortable.
Jul 11, 2025
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Junk food firms have more than 90 current sponsorship deals within top UK sports amid growing concerns over their impact on public health, finds an investigation published by The BMJ.
Jul 9, 2025
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New research shows that contrary to the fears of many parents, video games might be able to help children with obesity exercise more.
Jul 9, 2025
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Concussion in sport continues to make headlines, whether it be class actions, young men flocking to the highly violent "RunIt" activity or debate about whether Australian rules football should remove the "bump" once and for ...
Jul 5, 2025
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"Mister. Would you like to play a game with me?" These seemingly innocuous words to debt-ridden Gi-hun (Lee Jung-Jae) by a mysterious recruiter (Gong-Yoo) lead him to an opportunity for financial salvation—at the expense ...
Jun 30, 2025
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In video games, all players usually need to do to stay healthy is to drink the occasional healing potion or perhaps grab a floating heart. Avoiding zombies and killer aliens helps, too.
Jun 2, 2025
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Created in Australia, "Run It Straight" is a new, ultra-violent combat sport.
May 23, 2025
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Once stigmatized and outlawed, psychedelics are moving from the counterculture to the mainstream. From Prince Harry's use of psilocybin to National Football League quarterback Aaron Rodgers' adventures with ayahuasca, our ...
May 19, 2025
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Dr. Adam Ratner has heard a lot of myths and misunderstandings about measles in his decades as a New York City pediatric infectious disease specialist.
Apr 7, 2025
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More and more people are worried about the long-term effects of contact sports on the brain. In football (soccer), studies have found that repeatedly heading the ball can lead to memory problems and an increased risk of serious ...
Apr 1, 2025
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