Health
First-ever study of spectator injuries at sporting events
Injuries are part of the game. That is a common refrain in sports, usually referring to the athletes. But sometimes, it is the spectators who get hurt.
Nov 30, 2018
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Pediatrics
Top sports leagues heavily promote unhealthy food and beverages, new study finds
The majority of food and beverages marketed through multi-million-dollar television and online sports sponsorships are unhealthy—and may be contributing to the escalating obesity epidemic among children and adolescents ...
Mar 26, 2018
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Surgery
Dr. Tommy John hopes fewer young athletes need dad's namesake surgery
(HealthDay)—Despite a long and illustrious pro baseball career, Tommy John is more famous as the source of the name for a surgical procedure than for the nearly 300 games the left-handed pitcher won.
Nov 17, 2017
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Health
Three-quarters of Americans see head injuries in football as major problem
Three-quarters of fans say head injuries in football are a major problem and another six in 10 are worried about off-field violence involving players. Despite that, football remains America's favorite professional sport, ...
Sep 6, 2017
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Surgery
Risk factors identified for elbow and shoulder injuries in professional baseball pitchers
Increasing numbers of elbow-related injuries in professional baseball pitchers has led to research studying risk factors, especially those that can be modified and adjusted to help prevent lost playing time. Decreased shoulder ...
Jul 20, 2017
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Surgery
Throwing injuries in young baseball players: Is there something we are not considering?
Baseball marks the end of winter and the start of spring, and we as a nation delight in watching not only the pros but also our kids play this great game.
May 9, 2017
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Surgery
Shoulder injuries in professional baseball players: A continuing puzzle
Professional baseball players struggle to return to a high level of play after biceps tenodesis (BP) surgery, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Specialty ...
Mar 19, 2017
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Neuroscience
Jet lag impairs performance of Major League Baseball players
Major League Baseball (MLB) managers trying to find an edge should pay close attention to their players' body clocks, according to a new Northwestern University study of how jet lag affects MLB players traveling across just ...
Jan 23, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Obesity rate soars among professional baseball players
Major League Baseball players have become overwhelmingly overweight and obese during the last quarter century, say health researchers.
Sep 29, 2016
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Surgery
Hamstring injuries in baseball may be preventable
Creating a program to prevent hamstring injuries in minor league and major league baseball players might be a possibility say researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine's ...
Jul 8, 2016
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