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Manhattan shooting renews focus on CTE, concussion risks in amateur sports
By Amy Tennery and Angelica Medina NEW YORK (Reuters) -A deadly Manhattan office shooting by former high school football ...
What to know about CTE, the brain disease, after NYC gunman's claims
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a brain disease linked to repeated hits to the head, often seen in military ...
Who has had CTE? Notable NFL players who suffered from disease
To date, nearly 350 former NFL players have been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after their death.
What to know about CTE, the chronic brain disease associated with contact sports
The progressive brain disease can be caused by repeated trauma to the head and has caused serious health problems for ...
Gunman in fatal New York shootings said he had CTE. What causes it?
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated head trauma. Here's why it's so dangerous ...
The Dangerous Logic of CTE Self-Diagnosis
The Midtown Manhattan shooter speculated that the condition was a cause of his mental illness. But drawing that conclusion is ...
Mass shooter said ‘Football gave me CTE.’ Are youth athletes at risk?
After killing four and taking his own life, Shane Tamura — a former football player at two L.A.-area high schools — left ...
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CTE risk higher in youth football
Young athletes (ages 6–14) in tackle football experience vastly more head impacts — up to 15 times more — and 23 times more ...
The Midtown Manhattan shooter said he had CTE, authorities said. Here's what that means.
Shane Tamura is suspected of shooting four people in Midtown Manhattan, where the NFL offices are. A note he left references ...
NYC shooter’s brain will be tested for CTE, officials say
New York’s medical examiner’s office said it will examine the shooter’s brain for CTE. Results may not be public for months.
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Playing Under Friday Night Lights Might Come at a Deadly Cost — CTE
Mr. Willis is an accomplished writer whose career reflects an unwavering dedication to journalism. His unique insights and ...
Here’s what to know about CTE, the brain disease the NYC shooter blamed for his mental health issues
The man who killed four people in the New York City skyscraper that is home to NFL headquarters carried a note blaming the ...