Understanding CTE

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

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

Dr. Bennet 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.

CTE expert: "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.

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

"48 Hours" Special, "All-American Murder," investigates life and death of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez

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."

Disinformation Warfare, Predicting Murder, Impact

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

Impact

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

Scientists seek veterans

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

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

Combat veterans suffer from CTE, the same disease found in football players

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.

Combat vets with CTE

CTE, the brain disease that has been found in 110 of 111 deceased NFL players, has been found in 65 percent of studied combat vets

Aaron Hernandez's brain was severely damaged by disease, researcher says

Dr. Ann McKee said CTE had significantly impacted key parts of Hernandez's brain, including the hippocampus and the frontal lobe

Aaron Hernandez had CTE, and more CBS Sports headlines

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.

Aaron Hernandez had severe form of CTE, study says

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.

Attorney: Aaron Hernandez had "severe" CTE, lawsuit filed

Former NFL star committed suicide in prison where he was serving a life sentence for murder

Brain disease effects 99 percent of NFL players, study shows

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.

110 of 111 ex-football players' brains had signs of disease

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.

Dr. Agus on football brain study: "This is a major issue"

In a conversation on "CBS This Morning," Dr. David Agus spoke about the concern of CTE affecting football players of all ages.

Dr. Agus on new football brain study: "This is a major issue"

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.