Baseball Puts Kids' Elbows at Risk, Study Shows

• Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
• December 1, 2023
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FRIDAY, DEC. 1, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Millions of American kids and teens love to play the game of baseball, but the sport can leave many with elbow pain and injuries, new research finds.

"When we look at the forces that baseball players, even Little League baseball p...

8/11 -- Race, Income Keeps Many Families From Letting Kids Play Sports

• Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
• August 8, 2022
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American kids who are poor or members of ethnic minority groups are missing out on the youth sports that have long been touted for building strong bodies and strong character, a new study reports.

It found that youngsters who are poor, or from Black or Hispanic household...

Keep Your Kids Safe From COVID While Playing Sports

• September 25, 2021
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COVID-19 shouldn't keep budding athletes on the sidelines. But it's critical to keep them safe from the coronavirus while playing sports.

The National Athletic Trainers' Association has some timely tips.

COVID vaccines for those 12 and older have been a game change...