College football players found to have cognitive issues and blood biomarkers indicating brain injuries. Players not only had higher levels of these markers than those who didn't play football, but that the biomarkers were elevated before the season even started.

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College football players found to have cognitive issues and blood biomarkers indicating brain injuries. Players not only had higher levels of these markers than those who didn't play football, but that the biomarkers were elevated before the season even started.