If two people repeatedly slap each other alongside the head, it might seem obvious that they are putting themselves at risk of serious injury. In a recent study, researchers quantified just how ...

It's been several years since the inception of a new combat sport, called slap fighting, and the concern over traumatic brain injuries is mounting. A team of neurologists has now reviewed the footage ...

Ultimate fighting, a blood sport for the video game generation, has been one of the most sensational successes of 21st century athletics. The spectacle of fighters kicking, punching, stomping, ...

In a crowded field, the most disturbing thing about slap fighting is how difficult it is to look away from. Showing videos to friends and colleagues over the past few weeks has led to two clear ...

LAS VEGAS - The competitors stand rigidly upright with their hands behind their backs, waiting to absorb a brutal slap to the face. When the open-handed blow is delivered, there's a sharp report and ...

POSSIBLE DANGERS OF THIS SPORT. IT’S GOT ALL THE SWAGGER OF BOXING THE SUIT UP. JUST TAKE AWAY THE GLOVES AND ALL THE DEFENSIVE MOVES AND YOU GET A SLEW OF SLAPS. BABY. JUST SAW MY LOVE. I FEEL LIKE ...

A controversial new type of combat is making its debut in Scotland at the weekend but clinicians have warned of potential brain injury risks for those taking part. There is no doubt about it, slap ...

The long-running animated series "The Simpsons" has an absurdly uncanny knack for predicting future events – sometimes outlandish ones. And while MAD Magazine likely never will be a threat to that ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

It doesn't really seem necessary to say this but slap fighting is not one of those sports that has a lot of healthful side effects. It's growing quite a following anyway, with millions watching ...