The Boston University CTE Center and other research centers have received a $15 million NIH grant to diagnose CTE during life, as the scientists recruit former football players for the new study.

Chris Simon, who won a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996, had stage 3 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he died by suicide in 2024, according to a post-mortem brain tissue ...

The family of Chris Simon has revealed the former NHL tough guy was suffering from “severe” CTE when he took his own life last year. The Simon family released the findings of a post-mortem ...

Bobby Hull, the Hall of Fame forward and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, had CTE when he died two years ago, researchers at Boston University's CTE Center ...

CTE teachers face unique challenges on the job, too. They’re expected to be able to impart important skills to students, and to keep up with ever-evolving industry skills, said Catherine ...

The late Frank Wycheck, who is remembered for the pass that started the iconic "Music City Miracle" play, suffered from an advanced stage of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), researchers ...

CTE is a degenerative disease affecting people with repeated head injuries, according to the CTE Center. While it’s found in contact sport players, it’s not exclusive to professional athletes.

The Boston University CTE Center study of 77 dead male ice hockey players showed that the risk for the brain disease jumped by 34% with each year played.

A large study, of 77 deceased male ice hockey players, has found that the odds of having chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) increased by 34% each year played, and 18 of 19 National Hockey ...

Of those who suspect they have CTE, 25 percent reported suicidal thoughts. In contrast, only five percent of people who didn't think they have CTE suffered that same thinking.

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) has become a significant concern in the world of sports, particularly in football. A recent study conducted by Harvard University surveyed 1,980 former NFL ...

The degenerative brain disease can only be diagnosed after death. But hundreds of retired players reported symptoms linked to CTE, like depression, mood swings and suicidal thoughts.