Science

Baseball players can add a sixth tool for success – good vision

A new study shows that hitters with a "good eye" are actually better at the plate, avoiding pitches outside of the strike zone

Athletes, event planners and fans are being impacted by climate change

A chronic illness like diabetes, lupus or Crohn's disease doesn't mean an end to a career for athletes

The ban is an attempt to end state-sponsored doping, allowing "clean" athletes to compete under a neutral flag

Adaptive products including cleats, shirts and pants for active consumers allow functional accessibility for all

Performance enhancing drugs may have a permanent effect on the body, tainting the purity of an athlete for the remainder of their careers

Excess vitamin D can actually diminish bone health, which is important for athletes

Dedicated studies on post-partum competition of elite athletes could eliminate stigma, enhance training and create a less-stressful return to play.

In an effort to step up detection of performance enhancing drug use, the IOC will develop a test looking at genetic changes in athletes

As athletes look for an edge in recovery experts disagree on the effectiveness of cryotherapy as a restorative treatment post workout

Deciding what is the right pain management tool for athletes has to take into factors including addictive nature and legal issues

The proliferation of blue tents on the sidelines of football games is the first stop for concussion diagnosis in the NFL and college football