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Young Football Players Avoiding Heatstroke
No deaths seen for second consecutive year

Keeping It Cool on the Football Field
Special air-conditioned shoulder pads may protect players from heat stroke

Protecting Against Second Concussions on Playing Field
Study calls for stricter high school athlete return-to-play rules

Take Concussions Seriously
Researchers find extra healing time needed, especially in repeat cases

Block That Injury
Even the youngest football players show up in emergency rooms during the season

Armchair Quarterbacks, Not Quarter-Pounders
Stay fit during weekend TV sports marathon

Party Safely When Tailgating
Tips on avoiding food poisoning before the kickoff

Weekend Warriors Can Hurt as Much as Pros Do
Same injuries that plague NFL players happen to amateurs

Fall Football Injuries Can Sideline Kids
One in five get hurt on the gridiron

A Heads-Up on Concussions
Young athletes need special care after common head injury