Cyclist Kelly Catlin’s family donates her brain to CTE research after suicide
Last week, Olympic cyclist Kelly Catlin – who helped lead the U.S. women’s pursuit team to win the silver medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games – committed suicide…
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NFL grants $35 million to concussion research, but questions linger about impartiality
For once, the National Football League is being celebrated for taking an active stance to advance concussion research after it was announced the league would be awarding more than $35…
ReadFormer WWE wrestler Mark Henry pledges his brain to CTE research
Former professional wrestler, Olympian, and powerlifter Mark Henry has earned his title as the World’s Strongest Man time and time again throughout his career. Now that he is retired, though,…
ReadNFL and NIH end agreement to fund brain injury research
Nearly five years ago, the NFL responded to intense scrutiny over its handling of concussions and high-profile suicides like that of linebacker Junior Seau by publicly committing to donate $30…
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