Sports medicine & Kinesiology
As Title IX's first generation ages, research needed to identify effects of playing sports
Many of the impacts Title IX has had on women are well-known, visible throughout society.
Aug 22, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Regular cannabis use impairs performance in female athletes
Younger women who use cannabis regularly, even when healthy and physically active, aren't able to produce as much anaerobic power as non-users, and they show signs of greater risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a ...
Jul 13, 2022
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Cardiology
Endurance exercise may affect body's largest artery differently in men and women
Older male athletes could be at higher risk of heart and circulatory diseases than female competitors of a similar age, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.
Jun 7, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Elite athletes shouldn't have to choose between their sport and pregnancy
Every two years the world watches in awe as incredible athletes compete during the Olympic and Paralympic games. Olympians inspire the nation, and serve as role models to all young athletes. But after inspiring so many, and ...
Mar 14, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Policy changes needed to better support pregnant elite female athletes, say researchers
When a female elite athlete announces her pregnancy, she can prepare herself for a slew of congratulatory messages wishing her well—on her retirement. At least, that was a typical experience for many within a group of 20 ...
Feb 10, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study: Lingering COVID symptoms in young, competitive athletes rare
The extent and effects of prolonged symptoms in athletes following COVID-19 infection has been an area of clinical uncertainty. In a new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, a group of researchers led ...
Nov 11, 2021
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Rates of concussions and closed head injuries in teen female athletes over the past 20 years
The epidemiology of sports-related concussions (SRCs) and closed head injuries (CHIs) in high school females remains largely undefined at the national level, especially for unorganized sports and recreational activities such ...
Aug 31, 2021
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Pediatrics
Many parents still believe boys are better, more competitive at sports than girls
Female Olympian handballers fined for playing in shorts instead of bikini bottoms. A female Paralympian told by a championship official that her shorts were "too short and inappropriate." Olympic women gymnasts, tired of ...
Jul 27, 2021
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Medical research
Study links urinary incontinence in female athletes to low energy availability
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common experience for female athletes that can significantly impact their enjoyment of and participation in sports. Previous studies have shown that female athletes who experience urinary incontinence ...
May 31, 2021
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Neuroscience
Concussions affect men and women differently: Female athletes need more attention in brain research
News emerged last week that AFLW player Jacinda Barclay, who died last year at age 29 following a short period of mental illness, had abnormalities in her brain tissue.
May 5, 2021
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