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Men Are Three Times As Likely to Die From Brain Injuries
A 2021 analysis of U.S. mortality data highlights disparities in traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related deaths, which ...
NFL star had severe CTE at time of death: ‘A cautionary tale’
The brain of former NFL star, Frank Wycheck, was found to have severe damage from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).
The signs of early-onset dementia and ‘worrying’ footie link after Former Prem star Dean Windass’ diagnosis at 55
FORMER Premier League star Dean Windass has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of 55 – a condition known as early-onset dementia. With an increasing number of studies linking repeated ...
When Head Trauma Wakes Dormant Viruses: A Hidden Risk for Alzheimer’s
A groundbreaking study reveals that concussions and repetitive head injuries in sports could trigger latent viruses in the ...
Haunting Frank Wycheck interview resurfaces after family reveals late NFL star's CTE diagnosis
Frank Wycheck knew he was losing a battle with a degenerative brain disease years before the Tennessee Titans' famed H-back ...
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Titans star TE Frank Wycheck suffered from CTE at the time of his death, family says
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - The family of the late Tennessee Titans star tight end Frank Wycheck said he was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy at the time of his death.
Frank Wycheck diagnosed with CTE after being found dead in 2023 at age 52, his family announce
His two adult daughters released the emotional statement about how his life changed following his retirement after playing in ...
Frank Wycheck cause of death: Tennessee Titans icon's diagnosis reignites debate in NFL
The Tennessee Titans and the wider NFL community are mourning the loss of Frank Wycheck, a legendary tight end who passed away on December 9, 2023, at the age of 52. A pivotal play ...
Frank Wycheck found to have Stage 3 CTE, his family announces
The former Archbishop Ryan football star, who went on to a long NFL career, was diagnosed with the brain disease, his family ...
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Tool Predicts Age at Cognitive Impairment, Dementia Onset
A novel tool known as the Florey Dementia Index (FDI) predicted onset age of mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease ...
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Head Trauma Reactivates Hidden Viruses That Fuel Alzheimer’s Disease
Tufts and Oxford researchers found that head trauma reactivates HSV-1 in the brain, leading to neurodegeneration linked to ...
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Researchers confirm 'Music City Miracle' star Frank Wycheck had CTE
Frank Wycheck, the NFL tight end best known for throwing the lateral that started the “Music City Miracle” and launched the ...