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Athletes Prone To Alcohol, Drug Addiction, Here’s Why
By Hannah Grace | Feb 27, 2017 07:50 AM ESTAthletes who are also highly competitive are more prone to alcohol and drug addiction.
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U.S. Agencies to Study Link between Artificial Turf and Cancer
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 15, 2016 10:32 AM ESTThree American agencies announced that they will be studying the link between cancer risk and artificial turf.
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U.S. Olympic Committee to Hire Specialists for Zika
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 11, 2016 10:43 AM ESTThe U.S. Olympic Committee will be sending two disease specialists to the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics.
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Jim McMahon Ditches Painkilling Drugs for Medical Marijuana
By Jenn Loro | Feb 02, 2016 08:09 AM ESTFormer NFL Superstar Jim McMahon claims turning to medical weed as a safer alternative to addictive prescription painkillers.
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Brain Blood Flow remains Slower than Usual after Concussion Symptoms Fade, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 01, 2015 11:35 AM ESTEven after concussion symptoms fade, the blood flow to the brain remains slower than usual, a new study found.
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Researchers Discover Protein That Predicts Post-Concussion Severity In Professional Athletes
By Kamal Nayan | Nov 26, 2014 10:03 AM ESTResearchers have found that elevated levels in the blood of the brain-enriched protein calpain-cleaved αII-spectrin N-terminal fragment, known as SNTF, shortly after sports-related concussion, can predict the severity of post-concussion symptoms in professional athletes, according to a press release.
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College Athletes in Contact Sports more likely to have MRSA
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 09, 2014 10:04 AM EDTA new study found that college athletes in contact sports were more likely to be carriers of MRSA.
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Former Athletes Get Better Jobs, Study
By Christine Hsu | Jun 17, 2014 06:35 PM EDTFormer athletes are more likely to get top jobs, according to a new study.
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Having Too Much Talent Dooms Sports Teams
By Christine Hsu | Jun 11, 2014 06:48 PM EDTHaving too much talent on a sports team really is a thing, according to new research.
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Performance of Professional Football Players Peak At 29
By Christine Hsu | May 15, 2014 06:47 PM EDTAge 29 is when the average professional football player is at his best, a new study suggests.
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Why Athletes Have More Heart Troubles in Old Age
By Christine Hsu | May 13, 2014 06:42 PM EDTAthletes are more likely to need pacemakers in old age, according to a new study.
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Athlete Study Reveals Why Straight Men Cuddle Each Other
By Christine Hsu | May 01, 2014 07:15 PM EDTStraight male athletes regularly spoon each other, a new study on masculinity reveals.
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2.5 Million Basketball Injuries To High School Athletes in 6 Seasons, Study Finds
By Kamal Nayan | Apr 23, 2014 09:04 AM EDTBasketball is apparently one of the most popular high school sport in United States with 1 million participants annually. However, not everything about it makes it a preferable sports.
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Iron Supplements Boost Athletic Performance
By Christine Hsu | Apr 11, 2014 06:18 PM EDTIron supplements may boost athletic performance in women, according to a new study.
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College Football Athletes at-risk of Hypertension, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 03, 2014 02:01 PM EDTA new study found that college football players have a future risk of hypertension due to stiff arteries.
