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Study Finds One-Quarter of Deceased NFL Players Had CTE
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Study Finds One-Quarter of Deceased NFL Players Had CTE

A new study by Mass General Brigham revealed that at least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 were diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). This alarming finding highlights the prevalence of the degenerative brain disease among professional football players.