http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. The alcohol industry's sponsorship of sport should be banned and replaced with a dedicated alcohol tax modelled on those employed by some countries for tobacco, say scientists. http://www.physorg.com/news177019848.html Medicine & Health Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:11:13 EST news177019848 (PhysOrg.com) -- Tesla is becoming synonymous with high performance electric cars. Indeed, the Tesla car company has been making efforts to create a brand of sports car that runs on electricity, and does so in a way that is convenient to motorists. In an effort to prove that it can be done, a Tesla Roadster has gone 313 miles on one charge. This is a new world record -- one that breaks the previous record of 241 miles, set by another Tesla Roadster. http://www.physorg.com/news176990887.html Technology Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:11:26 EST news176990887 (AP) -- Some studies suggest that head injuries can set up professional football players for later mental problems. Now congressmen and experts want to know more about injuries to high school players. http://www.physorg.com/news176128287.html Medicine & Health Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:33:31 EST news176128287 Most of us won't respond to the call of adventure while soaking in a relaxing bath. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, we're more likely to book a weekend at a spa. http://www.physorg.com/news174664632.html Other Sciences Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:57:57 EST news174664632 (PhysOrg.com) -- A unique exercise programme which has been proven to help women living with depression has been unveiled by researchers from The University of Nottingham. http://www.physorg.com/news174149127.html Medicine & Health Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:46:31 EST news174149127 Serious hikers and backpackers tend to become supporters of environmental and conservation groups while casual woodland tourists do not, a new study says -- and a recent fall-off in strenuous outdoor endeavors portends a coming decline in the ranks of conservation backers. http://www.physorg.com/news174110043.html Other Sciences Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:54:40 EST news174110043 Legendary rifle maker Remington Arms Company said Friday it has teamed with videogame maker Mastiff to put virtual versions of its guns in a hunting title tailored for Wii consoles. http://www.physorg.com/news173774760.html Technology Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:46:26 EST news173774760 Platelet -rich plasma (PRP) is currently used as an alternative treatment method for several common orthopaedic-related sports medicine conditions. According to a new study in the October issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), early outcomes of PRP appear promising; however, larger clinical studies are still needed to determine the benefits of its use. http://www.physorg.com/news173593827.html Medicine & Health Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:50:01 EST news173593827 (PhysOrg.com) -- With the beginning of school comes the beginning of school sports seasons. This fall, make sure children and teenagers are prepared to get back in the game with an awareness of the risks and the necessary training to exceed. And some sports may need a little extra vigilance. http://www.physorg.com/news171895513.html Medicine & Health Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:00:01 EST news171895513 High school football and wrestling athletes experienced the highest rate of severe injuries, according to the first study to examine severe injuries - injuries that caused high school athletes to miss more than 21 days of sport participation among a nationally representative sample of high school athletes. Severe injuries accounted for 15 percent of all high school sport-related injuries. http://www.physorg.com/news171136191.html Medicine & Health Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:50:01 EST news171136191 Parents who sign their children up for sports as part of an educational experience and to learn about teamwork may be learning some of the same lessons themselves, according to new research from Purdue University. http://www.physorg.com/news170954727.html Other Sciences Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:40:09 EST news170954727 A blood test can now be used to detect brain damage in amateur boxers. Deterioration of nerve cells seems to occur even after a two-month break from boxing. This is shown in a new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. http://www.physorg.com/news169996014.html Medicine & Health Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:20:01 EST news169996014 In the first study to examine resource allocation in Olympic sport, research led by Stephen W. Dittmore of the University of Arkansas revealed a gap between what administrators of U.S. National Governing Bodies thought was fair and how they believed funding would be distributed by the U.S. Olympic Committee. http://www.physorg.com/news169395407.html Other Sciences Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:30:01 EST news169395407 Injuries can occur during a sporting competition at any time. However, new research finds that during football, injuries sustained at the beginning or middle of a game are more severe compared to injuries sustained during the end or in overtime. This finding suggests that the changes of intensity throughout competition influence risk of severe injury. http://www.physorg.com/news169307010.html Medicine & Health Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:10:01 EST news169307010 (AP) -- If you have a spouse, a sibling or some other relative or friend who loves football and video games, don't expect to see much of him (or her) this weekend. "Madden NFL 10," the latest installment of the series that took armchair quarterbacking to a new level, comes out Friday. http://www.physorg.com/news169202565.html Technology Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:30:02 EST news169202565 (AP) -- Lower revenue from packaged video games amid a seasonal slump for the industry gave Electronic Arts Inc. a larger net loss in its fiscal first quarter. But investors cheered as its adjusted results soundly surpassed expectations. http://www.physorg.com/news168624849.html Technology Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:14:51 EST news168624849 In 18 years as the Mets' team psychiatrist, Dr. Allan Lans witnessed player insecurities, depressions and griefs "all the time." But this recent wave of major-leaguers becoming so stressed that they have been assigned to the disabled list has moved Lans, now a professor of psychiatry at Columbia University, to call social anxiety disorder "the swine flu of baseball; it's crazy." http://www.physorg.com/news167210850.html Medicine & Health Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:30:01 EST news167210850 Surgeons from Hospital for Special Surgery in New York have identified a drilling technique that improves the outcome of surgery to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The news will be presented during the annual meeting of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, June 9-12, in Keystone. Colo. http://www.physorg.com/news166361419.html Medicine & Health Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:30:02 EST news166361419 Imagine watching a football match, seeing a foul and being able to immediately swap comments with friends who saw the same incident from the other side of the stadium. http://www.physorg.com/news166355800.html Technology Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:57:14 EST news166355800 As soccer continues to grow in popularity, injuries to soccer players are likely to increase as well. Certain injuries fall into gender-based patterns and new research at Hospital for Special Surgery suggests some underlying causes that could help lead to better treatment, or even prevention for present and future soccer stars. http://www.physorg.com/news166347224.html Medicine & Health Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:50:01 EST news166347224 There is not enough evidence to support using gels and creams containing rubefacients for chronic and acute pain, according to a systematic review by Cochrane Researchers. Rubefacients cause irritation and reddening of the skin, due to increased blood flow. The review focused on formulations containing salicylates, which are widely prescribed or sold over the counter as topical treatments for sports injuries and muscle pain. http://www.physorg.com/news166250195.html Medicine & Health Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:46:59 EST news166250195 Participating in team sports is associated with a reduced likelihood of youths becoming established smokers, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. However, exposure to movie smoking appears to be associated with an increased risk of established smoking in both team sport participants and nonparticipants. http://www.physorg.com/news166117952.html Medicine & Health Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:00:01 EST news166117952 Arvelle White lifts weights three or four times a week. Before he even looks at a dumbbell, though, he hops on a treadmill and runs for 20 minutes. http://www.physorg.com/news166121437.html Medicine & Health Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:50:01 EST news166121437 Parents who value strenuous team sports are more likely to influence their children to join a team or at least participate in some kind of exercise, and spend less time in front of the TV or computer, a new study says. http://www.physorg.com/news166081560.html Medicine & Health Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:46:46 EST news166081560 (PhysOrg.com) -- Male and female reporters differ in the way they cover sports, especially in regard to the athleticism of female athletes, according to a recent study. http://www.physorg.com/news164997663.html Other Sciences Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:41:48 EST news164997663 Competitive sports and endurance training comes with a real -- even if rare -- twist. While most people will enjoy the benefits and pleasures of exercise, there are a few for whom regular athletic training will increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and even sudden death. http://www.physorg.com/news164783567.html Medicine & Health Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:13:06 EST news164783567 (PhysOrg.com) -- Race season is here again, and that means more first-timers on the marathon/triathlon circuit. Officials from some of the biggest marathons and triathlons in the country are reporting record numbers of participants, many of whom are first-time competitors. http://www.physorg.com/news163267682.html Medicine & Health Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:08:56 EST news163267682 (PhysOrg.com) -- A rose by any other name is still a rose, but is an athlete by another name... a jock? http://www.physorg.com/news163078034.html Medicine & Health Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:27:45 EST news163078034 Soccer players and exercise enthusiasts now have another reason to reach for lowfat chocolate milk after a hard workout, suggests a new study from James Madison University presented at the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting. Post-exercise consumption of lowfat chocolate milk was found to provide equal or possibly superior muscle recovery compared to a high-carbohydrate recovery beverage with the same amount of calories. http://www.physorg.com/news163070284.html Medicine & Health Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:18:53 EST news163070284 A study led by sports medicine researcher Anne Hoch, D.O., at The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee has revealed that young female professional dancers face the same health risks as young female athletes when they don't eat enough to offset the energy they spend, and stop menstruating as a consequence. http://www.physorg.com/news162889771.html Medicine & Health Sat, 30 May 2009 08:09:54 EST news162889771