In football players with repeated head impacts, inflammation related to brain changes and worse memory

In former college and professional football players, a new study has found higher levels of inflammation were associated with ...
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Brain of deceased WWE wrestler Chyna donated for CTE research

The brain of former WWE star Chyna has been donated to CTE research following the wrestler's death last week, her manager said Tuesday. Chyna, whose real name was Joan Marie Laurer, was found dead at ...
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'Race to End CTE' spotlights former Notre Dame football teammates Taylor Dever, Bill Flavin

SOUTH BEND—During his Notre Dame football career as a walk-on offensive lineman and short snapper, Dr. Bill Flavin always admired teammate Taylor Dever. “Taylor was heads and tails a better player ...
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Researchers aim to diagnose CTE in living athletes

(NewsNation) — A new study seeks to diagnose CTE, a deadly brain illness that often affects athletes, in living patients. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, has ...
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NFL players, fans are getting serious about CTE. At NIH, we are, too. | Opinion

As the 2025 NFL season begins, more people are becoming aware of the risks of concussion. There is also heightened awareness among football players and fans alike of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, ...