Manhattan Shooting and CTE: NYC Leaders Call for Gun Reform
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A Manhattan gunman suspected of targeting NFL offices had a note requesting his brain be studied for CTE, a degenerative brain disease linked to contact sports like football, which has been associated with violent behavior and suicide among former players. The article discusses the connection between CTE, violence, and the NFL's handling of head injury research.
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