Stage III or IV chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) pathology was associated with increased odds of dementia in a large autopsy study. The study assessed brain donors with CTE pathology and no ...

After Detroit Lions lifer Tracy Scroggins died at 56, his family was quick to blame his NFL playing career for the "untimely" nature of his death. Scroggins' family suspects chronic traumatic ...

The union representing British soccer players will announce on Tuesday the first comprehensive protocol for preventing the brain disease CTE, expanding the heightened concern over concussions to ...

When 125 million Americans watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, the NFL and NFL Players Association (NFLPA) don’t want them thinking about the brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy. When fans see ...

What are the essential elements of a high-quality career and technical education program? A growing number educators are asking that question as the demand for CTE courses grows, fueled in large part ...

The latest report on CTE is both enlightening and alarming. As the Boston Herald reported, a groundbreaking study from Boston University researchers found that those with CTE have a much higher chance ...

SALEM, Ore. – Throughout February, Oregon’s community colleges will celebrate National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month by highlighting the programs that power the state’s workforce and ...

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Demand continues to rise for skilled trade workers. In response, Franklin County Public Schools is planning to expand its Career and Technical Education program by building a ...

China Spring, Texas (KWTX) - Central Texas schools are celebrating Career and Technology Education Month by showcasing programs that teach students real-world skills preparing them for tomorrow’s ...

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is using his platform to shine a light on brain health and the long-term effects of playing in the NFL. Hasselbeck joined “The Gee and Ursula Show” ...

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