A 24‑year‑old former college basketball star from Louisville began feeling short of breath one November. Doctors first thought she had pleurisy, an inflammation of the lung lining, and gave her anti‑inflammatory pills. Her condition worsened; she sweated heavily at night, couldn’t lie flat without s
A recent clip from a Dirty Boxing event shows Jon Jones telling a fan about severe arthritis and possible hip replacement surgery. The video was filmed without his knowledge, which has sparked debate. Daniel Cormier, a former opponent, is skeptical that Jones was unaware of the recording. He argu
Derrick Lewis, the heavyweight knockout artist, is back in action at UFC 324. But this time, there's a lot of talk about what he's been using to get ready. Lewis recently said the UFC gave him some special stuff to help him perform better. But the UFC quickly said that's not true. They clarified tha
Knee problems are common among young athletes. One big issue is when the kneecap keeps slipping out of place. Doctors often fix this with a surgery called MPFLR. This surgery uses special tapes and anchors to make the knee stronger. But what if both knees need fixing at the same time? Not many studi
Women athletes often face a tough choice: wear uncomfortable uniforms or risk looking "unflattering. " Tess Howard, a British Olympian, knows this struggle well. In 2021, her new field hockey uniform was so tight and restrictive that it made her feel embarrassed and limited her movement. She wasn't
Tom Aspinall, the UFC heavyweight champion, has been through a tough time recently. His title defense against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 didn't go as planned. In the first round, Gane accidentally poked Aspinall in the eye, leaving him unable to see clearly. Aspinall chose not to continue the fight, whic
Hamstring injuries are common in sports, but not all are straightforward. One type, called distal musculotendinous T-junction (DMTJ) injuries, is particularly puzzling. These injuries occur where the long and short heads of the biceps femoris muscle connect. This area is complex and varies greatly f
Athletes push their bodies to the limit, but what happens when they don't fuel them right? Low energy availability, or LEA, occurs when athletes don't consume enough calories to match their energy output. This imbalance can lead to health issues. One way to check for LEA is by looking at the resting
Female athletes are increasingly turning to performance-enhancing substances (PES) to gain an edge. But these substances, especially androgenic and anabolic steroids (AAS), can have serious side effects. One of the most visible is hair loss, known as female pattern hair loss (FPHL). AAS are synthet
The Enhanced Games are set to shake up the world of sports. This new event, planned for Las Vegas, aims to celebrate the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) and push the limits of human achievement. The organizers want to redefine what it means to be superhuman through science and innovation.
