CTE diagnosed in female athlete for first time ever
Heather Anderson, a former Australian rules football player, is the first female athlete to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Heather Anderson, a former Australian rules football player, is the first female athlete to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
A new study finds the chances of football players developing the brain disease CTE isn't just about the number of impacts to the head, but the combined force of those hits over a career also plays an important role. Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, lead author of this study and an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, joined CBS News to talk about his findings.
The Headache and Arts Program, co-founded by NYU neurologist Dr. Mia Minen, utilizes the intersection of arts and science to teach middle and high school students about neurological conditions such as migraines and concussions.
The CBS News investigative unit digs into the gender gap when it comes to research on sports-related concussions. Female athletes speak out about the lack of knowledge on how concussions affect women's brains and mental health. Nikki Battiste reports.
A CBS News Investigation points out more female athletes are experiencing concussions, but the research around head injuries largely focuses on men. Olympian Briana Scurry, author of the new book "My Greatest Save," joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss her own recovery from a 2010 concussion, and why female and male athletes get different attention despite the same injuries.
A concussion is a type of brain injury. Here's what to know about symptoms, treatment and more.
The study, the largest of its kind, compared former players against men of the same age and found that players who had concussions during their NFL careers scored worse on assessments of episodic memory, attention, processing speed and vocabulary.
Two-time Super Bowl champion and three-time NFL All-Pro safety Malcom Jenkins joins CBS News to discuss his picks for the upcoming Super Bowl, his efforts to combat the effects of brain injuries for players around the league and the upcoming release of his new book, "What Winners Won't Tell You: Lessons from a Legendary Defender."
The verdict could have broad ramifications for college athletes who blame the NCAA for head injuries.
The NFL's new concussion protocol is affecting players and games just five weeks into the league's season. "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson joined Anne-Marie Green and Nancy Chen to discuss the latest changes and other news from around the NFL.
In NFL action, the San Francisco 49ers continued their regular season dominance over the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. And Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out for Week 5 as the NFL faces renewed criticism over its concussion protocols. Plus. Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols chase home run history. "Inside the NFL" host James Brown joins CBS News to discuss.
Retired soccer star Bruce Murray reveals evidence showing that his days on the field may have caused brain damage. Dr. Jon LaPook explains the latest research on CTE and why concussions are only partly at fault.
As the NFL gets set to kick off another season, former players are still fighting for payments from the league after a 2017 settlement over concussions.
"There's only one way to play this game since I was a little kid – is to play fast, play physical and play strong. At this point I don't know if I am able to do that anymore," he said.
A new study found that female soccer players have the second highest concussion rate out of all high school sports, following football. Dr. Jonathan LaPook joins CBSN to discuss the new findings.
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The NCAA is facing four wrongful death lawsuits, as one widow describes the "worst nightmare" seeing her late husband suffer
Attorneys for the retired players adjusted their estimates on the total payout of expected claims, saying the settlement would likely reach $1.4 billion
Green light by the Food and Drug Administration "is a big deal because then it opens the door and accelerates technology"
In a new special for "48 Hours," best-selling author James Patterson switches to non-fiction for a story he calls the most troubling crime story of our time: the rise and fall of Aaron Hernandez. Patterson joined CBSN to preview "All-American Murder."
A brain disease best known for impacting football players who suffered concussions is now being found in soldiers. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
As concussions and other health risks related to football garner national attention, many high schools around the country are seeing a decline in football participation. Some schools have even disbanded teams. Ben Nuckols of the Associated Press joins CBSN to discuss the trend and how the NFL is reacting.
In an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell, NFL superstar and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady opens up about the risks of concussions for himself and other football players. Brady's new book, "The TB12 Method," comes out this week.
New England Patriots quarterback says he thinks about head injuries in a preventative way
Study finds widespread evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a brain disease linked with repeated head blows
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats are focused on getting work done while "extremists" within the Republican House majority are more interested in creating chaos.
The attack on Israel's Kerem Shalom prompted officials to close the terminal, disrupting critical shipments of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza.
A flood watch was in place through Sunday night for a vast section of southeastern Texas, including Houston, that's been pummeled by rain.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
KKR, one of the world's biggest private equity firms, has implemented employee ownership at dozens of companies, giving workers a stake in the businesses.
The Trump campaign told donors over the weekend that $76 million was raised in April between the RNC and the campaign, sources said.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Conservative groups look to peel off a key part of President Biden's base.
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Jordan's Queen Rania al Abdullah and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem join Margaret Brennan.
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
A flood watch was in place through Sunday night for a vast section of southeastern Texas, including Houston, that's been pummeled by rain.
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Warren Buffett referred to close friend Charlie Munger as the "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Job site Indeed identified the top 10 most sought-after job candidates by employers and recruiters. Here's what they found.
Conservative groups look to peel off a key part of President Biden's base.
The Trump campaign told donors over the weekend that $76 million was raised in April between the RNC and the campaign, sources said.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Jordan's Queen Rania al Abdullah and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem join Margaret Brennan.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on May 5, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. John Fetterman, Democrat of Pennsylvania, that aired on May 5, 2024.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
Mexican officials say there's a high probability that three bodies found in a well are missing surfers from Australia and the U.S.
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
Massive floods in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 60 people and another 101 are reported missing, according to Sunday's toll from local authorities.
The attack on Israel's Kerem Shalom prompted officials to close the terminal, disrupting critical shipments of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The incident occurred in the parking lot of a hardware store in Willetton, a suburb in the west coast city of Perth, on Saturday night.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She talks about her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me."
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She's penned a memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me," which she calls a "thank you" to her late mother, Emma, and late brother, Clyde. Goldberg talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her remarkable path, from a housing project in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, to a retreat overlooking a peninsula on the island of Sardinia.
The hit CBS drama is set to end this year, but there's been pushback, most notably from its star. He talks about his desire to continue the show; his memoir, "You Never Know"; and the legacy of "Magnum, P.I."
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
Mexican officials say there's a high probability that three bodies found in a well are missing surfers from Australia and the U.S.
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
In one find, a K-9 officer helped police find over a dozen fish buried in the sand and hidden behind logs and brush piles.
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Jericka Duncan.
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the U.S. must continue supporting Ukraine to prevent a broader war — and that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is the leading Russian sympathizer in the House.
A high school teacher didn’t expect a solution when she set a 2,000-year-old Pythagorean Theorem problem in front of her students. Then Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson stepped up to the challenge.
Georgia has been rocked by turmoil over a proposed law in parliament that resembles Russian legislation. It could imperil the country's hopes of EU membership, which 60 Minutes reported on in October.
Private equity executive Pete Stavros has emerged as an unlikely employee ownership advocate. He says giving the rank and file a stake in their companies is good for workers, and good for business.