Annie Sparrow, MD, professor of population health, science, and policy, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai. Leana Wen, public health policy professor, George Washington University. The Washington Post: “Michael Phelps says Olympians face greater mental health risks. Does the USOPC care?” “Naomi Osaka breaks her silence in new essay, saying her intention ‘was never to … Read more
Roger Federer has withdrawn from the July 23-Aug. 8 Tokyo Olympics after picking up a knee injury during the grasscourt season, the Swiss said on Tuesday. Federer, who turns 40 next month, had two knee surgeries in 2020 which resulted in more than a year of rehabilitation. He withdrew from the French Open after winning … Read more
June 16, 2021 — One of America’s top runners says eating a pork burrito probably caused a positive steroid test that resulted in her being banned from competing in the U.S. Olympic trials. Shelby Houlihan, 28, competed for the U.S. in the 2016 summer games and holds American records for the 1,500- and 5,000-meter races. … Read more