These Sports Are Most Likely to Send Young Americans to the ER

FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2019 -- Of all sports, football sends the most U.S. males to the emergency room, while cheerleading and gymnastics most often do the same for women and girls, a new report finds.

And, overall, U.S. emergency departments see about 2.7 million patients between the ages of 5 and 24 for sports-related injuries each year, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Could a Concussion Raise a Teen Athlete's Suicide Risk?

MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 -- High school athletes who suffer repeated concussions may be at heightened risk for suicide, Texas researchers report.

Data on more than 13,000 high school students revealed that those who had had a concussion in the past year (15%) were more likely to have feelings of depression, suicidal thoughts, and to have planned or attempted suicide.

Playing More Than One Sport Helps Teen Athletes Avoid Injuries: Study

SATURDAY, Nov. 2, 2019 -- Teen girls who play several sports have a lower injury risk than those who focus on just one, a new study finds.

It included more than 1,100 girls who play basketball, soccer and volleyball. Most were middle and high school students; some were in college.

Skiing, Snowboarding Injuries Most Severe Among Younger Kids

FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 -- Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding are a great way to get kids active, but new research suggests extra safety measures may be in order for younger children.

The study found that grade-schoolers had almost three times the odds of having a serious skull or facial fracture while skiing or snowboarding, compared to older children.

'Swimmer's Shoulder' Strikes 3 in 4 Teen Competitors

FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 -- It's called swimmer's shoulder, and it's an overuse injury that three-quarters of teen swimmers suffer from, new research shows.

The study authors also found that many young swimmers with shoulder pain believe it's just part of being competitive and successful.