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Brain Injury

IN THE NEWS: Why We Still Don't Know How Many NFL Players Have CTE

New Contribution by Bhramar Mukherjee

Over the past few years, the NFL has been haunted by the early deaths of some former players whose brains showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. CTE is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss, mood disorders, dementia and other brain-related problems. But how prevalent is CTE, and how likely are players to develop it? Those remain unanswered questions, despite ongoing attempts to answer them.

Polycystic Ovary Heart Health

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Might Spell Trouble for Middle-Aged Women

New Research from Carrie Karvonen-Gutierrez and Mia Peng

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome develop metabolic syndrome earlier than women without the condition—likely putting them at higher risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study by the University of Michigan.