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Lindsey Vonn Thinks Her New Titanium Knee Could Start a Trend in Skiing

"It's something to seriously consider for athletes that have a lot of knee problems," said Vonn

Dec 24, 2024
A photo of Lindsey Vonn competing in the World Cup super-g, in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.
CTE Evident in Brains of Deceased Ice Hockey Players

Dose-response relationship emerged between years of play and chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Dec 04, 2024
A photo of the Edmonton Oilers versus the Dallas Stars.
World's Oldest Man Dies; Harvey Weinstein's Medical Care; Soccer and Brain Damage

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Nov 27, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
'Headspin Hole' and the Hazards of Breakdancing

A case report details one man's head injury from breakdancing

Oct 10, 2024
A photo of a breakdancer performing a headspin in front of a crowd on the street.
Brett Favre's Parkinson's: 'Hell, I Wrote the Book on Head Trauma'

What we know -- and don't know -- about pro football and brain disorders

Sep 27, 2024
A photo of Brett Favre in the Green Bay Packers uniform after beating The St. Louis Rams in 2007.
Former NFL QB's Dementia; Stem Cells Reverse Woman's Diabetes; More Free COVID Tests

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Sep 27, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Brett Favre Diagnosed With Neurological Disorder

NFL legend made the disclosure as part of his testimony about a welfare misspending scandal

Sep 24, 2024
Brett Favre appears before the House Committee on Ways and Means on Sept. 24, 2024.
One in Three Former NFL Players Believe They Have CTE

About 25% of men who thought they had CTE reported feeling suicidal

Sep 23, 2024
A photo of Houston Texans defenders sacking Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson.
Sports Doc Sex Abuse Probe; Corpse in Hospital Catering Oven; Herpes Vax Flop

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Sep 12, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Deadline Nears for Appeals in Doping Exoneration of U.S. Open Champion Jannik Sinner

An appeal could jeopardize his U.S. Open title

Sep 09, 2024
A photo of Jannik Sinner holding the trophy after the U.S. Open tennis championships.
Spray That Caused No. 1 Men's Tennis Player's Failed Drug Tests Has 'DOPING' Warning

The medication is available for cuts and scrapes without a prescription in Italy

Sep 06, 2024
A photo of box of Trofodermin
Olympic Athlete Dies After Attack; Dead Butt Syndrome; Elton John's Eye Problem

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Sep 05, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
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How Docs Can Volunteer for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Team USA's chief medical officer also discusses what he learned in Paris to prepare for next time

Aug 30, 2024
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Tennis Players at U.S. Open Say Their Mental and Physical Health Are Ignored

Athletes blame new rules, more tournaments, and an offseason that is too short

Aug 29, 2024
 A photo of Iga Swiatek returning a shot to Kamilla Rakhimova in the U.S. Open tennis championships.
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