Athlete Health

The proposal comes from state lawmakers who say kids and teens are too often experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.

The response comes after learning about a form the association requires students fill out before playing sports. It now includes questions about genitalia and menstrual cycles. There is concern health privacy could be violated.

As participants at all levels resume their sports, what risks do their hearts carry if they’ve had COVID? Initial data shows the risk may be low but still possibly deadly.

Many people struggle with their weight, and former athletes are no exception. But athletes who gain weight once they retire are at a higher risk for...