Scientists seek veterans to help treat CTE

Researchers are trying to prevent and treat CTE, the brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma - including combat blasts. Here's how vets can help

• Jan 6, 2018
• 05:10

USC not liable in former football player's death, jury finds

The verdict could have broad ramifications for college athletes who blame the NCAA for head injuries.

• Nov 22, 2022

USC football player's widow taking NCAA to trial in concussion case

Matthew Gee, 49, was one of five linebackers on the 1989 Trojans team who died before turning 50.

• Oct 21, 2022

"There is no safe blow to the head"

Exposing human beings to repeated risk factors, such as repeated blows to the head, is medically unethical, says Dr. Bennet Omalu, forensic pathologist who was the first to identify chronic traumatic encephalopathy in fotoball players. CTE is degenerative brain disease caused by repeated trauma to the head.

• Jan 20, 2018
• 01:10

Omalu on concussions and brain damage

The forensic pathologist and CTE researcher discusses how the brain works and the permanent impact of just one blow to the head from playing football.

• Jan 20, 2018
• 01:19

"48 Hours" Special

Former NFL star and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez made headlines throughout his life. Many questions are still raised about his suicide and the effect CTE had on him. Senior Executive Producer of "48 Hours," Susan Zirinsky, joined CBSN to talk about the upcoming special, "All-American Murder."

• Jan 12, 2018
• 06:44

CTE in veterans

Millions have been spent on research into traumatic brain injuries suffered by football players. Turns out, many veterans return from combat with the same kind of injuries. In a report for Sunday's "60 Minutes," Sharyn Alfonsi spoke with Dr. Ann McKee, the chief neuropathologist at the Boston VA.

• Jan 5, 2018
• 02:04

CBS Sports highlights

Lawyers for Aaron Hernandez say he suffered from "severe" CTE brain damage. And after a young fan was injured by a foul ball at Yankee stadium, a number of MLB teams will extend their netting. However, the New York Yankees are not one of them. CBS Sports' Bill Reiter, the host of "Reiter Than You," joins CBSN with more.

• Sep 22, 2017
• 05:15

Study: Hernandez had CTE

A study that came out Thursday said former football star Aaron Hernandez had a severe form of CTE, a degenerative brain disease found in people who have received repeated blows to the head. Hernandez took his life earlier this year in prison. James Brown reports.

• Sep 21, 2017
• 02:31

NFL brain disease

A study out this week involving more than 100 deceased NFL players showed that 99 percent of them had the degenerative brain disease CTE. Two days after the study was released, a player for the Baltimore Ravens abruptly announced his retirement. Roxanna Saberi has more.

• Jul 29, 2017
• 02:18

New brain disease study

A new study suggests that the brain-damaging disease CTE is much more prevalent in football players and it's more easily caused than first thought. CBS Sports columist Bill Reiter joins us now with more.

• Jul 28, 2017
• 04:50

Football brain trauma study

The largest study of brain trauma in football players reveals the risks to players of all ages. Researchers at Boston University examined the brains of 111 deceased NFL players. They found signs of the disease CTE in 110 players. Families of the former players donated the brains after they suspected injuries. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to talk about results of the study, athletes' potential to sustain head injuries and how to prevent CTE.

• Jul 26, 2017
• 03:21

The family of late New York Giants star Frank Gifford announced Wednesday that an autopsy confirmed the former football legend had chronic traumatic encephalopathy associated with hard hits on the field

The family of late New York Giants star Frank Gifford announced Wednesday that an autopsy confirmed the former football legend had chronic traumatic encephalopathy associated with hard hits on the field. Anna Werner reports.

• Nov 25, 2015
• 01:40

1/7: 60 minutes

RT's editor-in-chief on election meddling, being labeled Russian propaganda; Predicting crime in Chicago; and, Combat veterans coming home with CTE

• Jan 7, 2018
• 43:30

Over the past 25 years Dave Herman has developed problems with memory and thinking. Now, an experimental technique has helped doctors diagnose him with a disease known as CTE

Over the past 25 years Dave Herman has developed problems with memory and thinking. Now, an experimental technique has helped doctors diagnose him with a disease known as CTE, that was previously diagnosable only in autopsies. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

• Sep 23, 2014
• 02:27

According to researchers at Boston University, former Major League Baseball player Ryan Freel was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he committed suicide

According to researchers at Boston University, former Major League Baseball player Ryan Freel was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he committed suicide. Freel had previously said he suffered 10 concussions by the time he retired from baseball in 2010. Michelle Miller reports.

• Dec 16, 2013
• 01:39

Former stars launch landmark CTE study for women's soccer

"I am concerned that this game played by hundreds of millions across the globe might be played in a way right now that could lead to later life brain disease," one neurologist said. "That's pretty scary."

• Jun 27, 2019

Athletes donating their brains to science

Frank Gifford, Ken Stabler and Brandi Chastain, among others, have donated their brains to science to help researchers learn about CTE - a debilitating disease associated with head injuries

• Mar 13, 2019
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Junior Seau's family settles wrongful death lawsuit with NFL

Junior Seau's family settles with NFL over 2012 suicide

• Oct 5, 2018

Impact

A brain disease best known for impacting football players who suffered concussions is now being found in soldiers

• Sep 16, 2018

Scientists seek veterans to help treat CTE

Researchers are trying to prevent and treat CTE, the brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma – including combat blasts. Here's how vets can help

• Sep 16, 2018

NCAA accused of failing to protect football players from head injuries

The NCAA is facing four wrongful death lawsuits, as one widow describes the "worst nightmare" seeing her late husband suffer

• Sep 7, 2018

Family blames football for child's early death as new CTE data emerges

One California family whose son began playing football at 9 years old is blaming the sport for his early death

• May 1, 2018

All-American Murder: The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez

What made NFL star Aaron Hernandez kill -- and kill himself? Best-selling author James Patterson unravels what he calls the most fascinating, complicated and troubling crime story of our times

• Jan 20, 2018

Head impact, not just concussion, may lead to CTE

New research looks into the causes of the degenerative brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE

• Jan 18, 2018

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