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Why ER Doctors Want to Banish the Term 'Dry Drowning'

July 12, 2017 | Article

Some emergency-medicine doctors want to banish the phrase "dry drowning" because the term doesn't actually refer to any medically accepted conditions.
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Summer Health Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Season's Hazards

July 11, 2017 | Quiz

The balmy days of summer provide plenty of opportunity for adventure, but the season also brings with it a number of health woes, from sunburns to insect bites.
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Boy Dies Days After Swimming: What Is 'Dry Drowning'?

June 09, 2017 | Article

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."
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Why Do Men Run Faster Than Women?

May 27, 2017 | Article

Why is it that male runners tend to clock faster times than female runners do?
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Best Outdoor Activities for Staying in Shape in 2017

May 27, 2017 | Article

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.
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Serena Williams May Be Pregnant: How Safe is Tennis In Pregnancy?

April 19, 2017 | Article

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?
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A Sweet Way to Test for Pee in the Pool?

March 01, 2017 | Article

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.
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Super Bowl 2017: Is a Turf or Grass Field Riskier for Players?

February 04, 2017 | Article

Does a football field’s surface type — grass or turf — affect players' injury rates?
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Seahawks Score Touchdown, and Fans Shake Earthquake Monitors

January 10, 2017 | Article

Seattle Seahawks fans’ enthusiastic stamping during a Jan. 7 game helped seismologists test equipment that measure earthquakes.
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Some Football Positions Linked to High Blood Pressure

December 06, 2016 | Article

It might not be obvious to those who spend Saturdays cheering on their alma mater on the gridiron, but playing college football is linked to changes that negatively affect the heart.
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