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 ...

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UNDATED (WKRC) - Medical experts are worried that slap fighting, a combat sport that has seen viral success in recent years, could be leading to concussions and serious brain damage. Slap fighting is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

An Alabama lawmaker wants to strengthen the state’s prohibition on slap fighting, a brutal contest that is popular on YouTube and sanctioned in the state of Nevada. In a slap fight, two contestants ...