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Why ER Doctors Want to Banish the Term 'Dry Drowning'
By Sara G. Miller published
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'?
By Rachael Rettner published
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?
By Laura Geggel published
Why is it that male runners tend to clock faster times than female runners do?

Best Outdoor Activities for Staying in Shape
By Rachael Rettner published
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?
By Rachael Rettner published
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?
By Sara G. Miller published
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.

Super Bowl 2017: Is a Turf or Grass Field Riskier for Players?
By Stephanie Bucklin published
Does a football field’s surface type — grass or turf — affect players' injury rates?
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