Concussions linked with hypertension in football players
Former professional football players with a history of concussions may have elevated risk for high blood pressure, according to a new study.
Examining the potential health dangers of pro football—and how to protect players
Research scientist Rachel Grashow, director of epidemiological research initiatives with the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University, comments on the recent cardiac arrest suffered by the Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin, as well as other serious health issues faced by…
Study raises concerns about CTE diagnoses among former NFL players
A survey of nearly 4,000 former NFL players indicates that some former players have received a diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, despite the fact that the gold standard for diagnosing the disease is a postmortem exam…