Smelling salts make for great live TV. Who knew? It started with George Kittle breaking the news on NFL Network that the NFL had sent out a memo effectively banning the use of smelling salts. He joked ...

Smelling salts are the talk of the NFL world this week, as there were previously mixed reports on whether players would be able to use them during games moving forward. Ultimately, the NFLPA informed ...

NFL players will no longer be able to use smelling salts to get a quick jolt of alertness on the field. On Tuesday, the NFL announced the substance was banned for safety reasons. The league cited a ...

On Tuesday, the NFL sent a memo to clubs saying they are no longer allowed to provide the substance to players, citing safety concerns. Here's... NFL players may soon have a harder time getting a ...

The NFL sent out a memo stating safety concerns over smelling salts. The sideline staple has trickled down to youth sports. Experts explain the hidden dangers. Fact checked by Sarah Scott Taylor Swift ...

Michal Ruprecht is the AAAS Mass Media Fellow on NPR's Science Desk, where he covers global health. He is a fourth-year medical student at Wayne State University School of Medicine and the incoming ...

NFL players may soon have a harder time getting a quick jolt of alertness on the field. On Tuesday, the NFL sent a memo to clubs saying they are no longer allowed to provide the substance to players, ...