CTE

CTE in football players is a health crisis. It’s time for us to stop watching

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CTE in Football Players: A Health Crisis That Calls for Action – It’s Time to Rethink Our Viewing Habits As the NFL season begins, a concerning study reveals that 91% of donated brains from former players showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). With participation rates in football linked to increasing risks of CTE, the … Read more

At least one in four former NFL players in study suffered from degenerative brain disease CTE

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One in Four Former NFL Players in Study Diagnosed with Degenerative Brain Disease CTE A study revealed that over 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head impacts. Out of 878 deceased players, 235 donated their brains, with 215 … Read more

Billy Ray Smith Jr, ex-San Diego Chargers star, dies at 64 as family cites CTE

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Billy Ray Smith Jr., former San Diego Chargers standout, passes away at 64; family attributes death to CTE Billy Ray Smith Jr., former San Diego Chargers linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer, has died at age 64 due to dementia caused by CTE. His family announced his passing, highlighting his bravery and strength in … Read more