An aggressive, antifungal-resistant form of tinea, a contagious ringworm fungal infection, has appeared in the US, likely driven by overuse and misuse of antifungal medications.

New research on CTE finds that the force of hits was critical in whether former football players developed the brain disease later in life.

Eating foods with lots of color could improve athletes' visual range, or how well a person can see a target clearly over distance.

Research is showing that players can use mindfulness techniques to improve the mental resilience required to perform at the highest level.

A 3D-​printed insole with integrated sensors will allow real-time measurement of the pressure of the sole of the foot right in a shoe.

Sprained ankles are a common injury to anyone who plays sports and usually not a serious concern. But with an NFL championship on the line, the specifics of an ankle injury and how to treat it matter.

Researchers have diagnosed 345 former NFL players with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) out of 376 former players studied, or 91.7%.

Well-publicized professional sports stars’ injuries draw attention to dangerous influences on young athletes.

Researchers are studying elite free divers who can hold their breath for minutes at a time to uncover clues to lung diseases like COPD.