NFL Team Doctors: In Whose Interest?
Injured NFL players are treated by doctors employed by teams, but a Harvard study claims there is an inherent conflict of interest in that arrangement.
Sports and Recreation Sub-categories:
Concussions and Camaraderie
A well known sportswriter and parent shares the red flags he saw as well as the benefits of playing youth football.
Double Dipping and the Five Second Rule (2016)
Party snacks are prime territory for contamination. A scientist discusses the myth of the five second rule.
The Traumatized Brain
Traumatic brain injuries, even mild ones, may produce cognitive and personality changes months later. An expert explains these injuries and how to prevent some of the consequences.
Performer’s Injuries
Professional musicians often suffer from repetitive motion injuries, while dancers suffer athletic injuries. Both often "play hurt," in part due to fear of losing position or income, or because they are more likely than most professions to have no health insurance. Experts discuss ways performers are recognizing the problem and seeking to treat and prevent …
