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Study finds CTE in at least one-in-four former NFL players

A study released Tuesday found that at least one in four former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The findings are based on examination of the players’ brains after death.
WHO: A study released Tuesday
WHAT: Researchers reported that at least one in four former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE.
WHEN: Aug 25, 2026
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
Sources (2): Daily Maverick, NPR

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