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Ann McKee, director Boston University's center for research into the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, shows a scan of NFL football player Aaron Hernandez's brain. The cross section of the brain projected at left is labeled a normal 27-year-old. Researchers say they have found a way to diagnose CTE in living patients. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Doctor: Hernandez’s brain was severely damaged by disease

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 14, 2017 file photo, former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez reacts to his double murder acquittal after the sixth day of jury deliberations at Suffolk Superior Court in Boston. Hernandez's lawyer said Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, the former New England Patriots tight end's brain showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, Pool, File)

Can brain disease explain Aaron Hernandez’s behavior?

By Lindsey Tanner - Associated Press

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR TEXAS INSTRUMENTS - Baltimore Ravens lineman and math scholar John Urschel, left, hands out ice cream to Chelsy Valerio, 14, of Baltimore, during a STEM lesson at Dundalk High School during the launch of Texas Instruments' STEM Behind Cool Careers series on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in Baltimore. The fun, free activities show students how a solid understanding of STEM subjects is vital for any career, even careers students least expect. (Steve Ruark/AP Images for Texas Instruments)

Football’s dirty secret not so secret anymore

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this 1974 file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler looks to pass. Research on the brains of 202 former football players has confirmed what many feared in life _ evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a devastating disease in nearly all the samples, from athletes in the NFL, college and even high school. Stabler is among the cases previously reported. (AP Photo/File)

Brain disease seen in most football players in large report

By LINDSEY TANNER - Associated Press

Head-shakers: Troops injured by explosions have some similarities and some differences with football players when it comes to brain trauma. Researchers are working to move beyond the "dark ages" to better understand such injuries, which are treated the same way immediately — with rest and pain relief — but can have long-term consequences. (Associated Press)

Brain injury similarities in troops, football players spur collaboration, research

By Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times

Study: Duerson had brain damage at time of suicide

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press

Report: Scientists link ALS, athlete head injuries

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Scientists: Link between ALS, head injuries

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press