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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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 ...
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Female athletes are far more likely than males to suffer serious ACL knee injuries.
Nov 15, 2012
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New rules to curb high testosterone levels in female athletes with differences of sex development "risks setting an unscientific precedent for other cases of genetic advantage," warn experts in The BMJ today.
Mar 20, 2019
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If a weightlifter is pregnant, she may get conflicting medical advice about how much she can safely lift at the gym. One doctor might say she shouldn't exceed 90 pounds. Another might draw the line at 25. Still another might ...
Jan 27, 2021
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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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The estimated prevalence of relative energy deficiencies (REDs) varies by sport, ranging from 15% to 80%. The syndrome often goes unrecognized by athletes themselves, their coaches, and team clinicians, and may unwittingly ...
Sep 26, 2023
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Top performing female athletes are more likely to have naturally occurring higher testosterone levels, which sporting regulations should take into account, according to findings to be presented in Lyon, at the European Society ...
May 21, 2019
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Nearly half of female athletes participating in high school sports have had a diagnosed or suspected concussion—but most don't report these sports-related injuries to coaches or trainers, reports a study in the Journal ...
Sep 29, 2016
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As poor nutrition can negatively affect everything from bone to reproductive health, more attention needs to be paid to the specific nutritional needs of female athletes, a collaborative study from New Zealand's University ...
Mar 25, 2019
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