The Cool Down on MSNOpinion

Professional athletes sound off on unexpected culprit behind serious injuries: 'Like a layer of glitter on cement'

These fields can cause abrasions on players, potentially increasing their exposure to the chemicals found in the material.
NBC Sports

Vast majority of players see grass vs. turf debate as a “real concern”

The ongoing debate over grass vs. turf on NFL fields isn’t really a debate because there isn’t really a pro-turf faction. No one complains about grass. Many complain about turf. Some, including the ...
Psychology Today

Why Do Pro Footballers Disdain Artificial Turf?

The use of artificial turf in professional football—or soccer to us Americans—is a hot-button issue. During the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015, which was the biggest tournament ever played on ...
Nature

Development of models to predict dose of pesticides in professional turf applicators

The phenoxy herbicide, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), and other related pesticides have been the subject of considerable investigation. Many epidemiologic studies have been conducted and are ...