A large percentage of Maryland’s air pollution could be reduced after the Supreme Court ruled last month that the EPA has the authority to regulate emissions that cross state borders.
US Lacrosse Works Toward Standard for Optional Headgear for Girls
A standard for optional soft headgear for girls’ lacrosse may not be in place for another year.
Teen’s Concussion Recovery Slow, Mom Says ‘Lesson Learned’
A Reservoir High School athlete’s concussion diagnosis marks the beginning of a months-long struggle to return to the sports and activities he loves.
Protecting Their Young: Youth Football Leagues Take Steps Toward a Safer Game
The guidelines are part of increased efforts in youth football to improve safety and better protect players from head injuries in the wake of publicity over NFL players who suffered degenerative brain disease after years of playing the collision sport.
Win-At-All-Costs Mentality: A Sports Culture in Need of Reform?
As concussion awareness grows, some sports leagues are finding ways to improve safety for athletes. Yet a lingering problem remains: The culture behind sports often pressures athletes to ignore injuries and to “tough out” what can be a life-threatening blow.
Teen Athlete’s Concussion Interrupted Life, But Didn’t Dim Future
What seemed like a run-of-the-mill knock to the head during a Baltimore teen’s junior varsity basketball game was a concussion that would drastically alter her freshman year and cause reverberations four years later.
Son’s Concussion Pushes Dad into Advocacy
Bethesda resident Tom Hearn wants to see athletic trainers in every county high school and better concussion education of students, parents and coaches.
UVa. Center Considers Use of Telemedicine to Assess Sports Concussions
Scientists at the University of Virginia are exploring using audio-video connections to allow doctors to assess sports-related concussions in rural areas.
Juggling Act: Two Schools, One Athletic Trainer
Athletic trainer Michelle Priddy covers practices and games at both Queen Anne’s County high schools. The job, she says, can be stressful but rewarding.
Some Worry Safer Football Helmets Could Lead to More Head Injuries
Despite advances in helmet design, some coaches say safer football lies in education.