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Is Brain Damage an Inevitable Result of Playing Football?
Opinion A recent study that showed that 110 of 111 brains of deceased NFL players had a serious brain disease raised concerns once again about concussions. But there's a lot we still need to know.
Why ER Doctors Want to Banish the Term 'Dry Drowning'
Some emergency-medicine doctors want to banish the phrase "dry drowning" because the term doesn't actually refer to any medically accepted conditions.
Boy Dies Days After Swimming: What Is 'Dry Drowning'?
A 4-year-old boy in Texas died recently, nearly a week after he went swimming, from what his parents were told was "dry drowning."
Why Do Men Run Faster Than Women?
Why is it that male runners tend to clock faster times than female runners do?
Best Outdoor Activities for Staying in Shape
If you still need to get in shape this year, don't fret — the balmy days of summer provide a great opportunity for exercising outdoors.
Serena Williams May Be Pregnant: How Safe is Tennis In Pregnancy?
Tennis star Serena Williams hinted today that she may be pregnant, but is it safe for her to continue serving up hard hits on the court while she's expecting?
A Sweet Way to Test for Pee in the Pool?
Testing to see if someone peed in the pool just got a little bit sweeter: Scientists in Canada have developed a new way to test for urine, and it involves measuring how sweet the water is.
