Willie Stewart
Academic claims footballs should be sold with dementia risk warning
Results of a new study show the risk of neurodegenerative disease for outfield players was almost four times higher than for the general population.
Aug 2, 17:36
Leader of football dementia study to present evidence to DCMS committee
MPs will look at the link between sport and long-term brain injury.
Mar 5, 11:12
Legal action underway on behalf of rugby league players with dementia
The players are understood to be in touch with Rylands Law.
Dec 22, 12:26
PFA chief says role of heading in football must be "seriously considered"
Banning heading in training has been proposed by former England striker Gary Lineker.
Dec 15, 16:40
Law firm prepare to take action on behalf of footballers with dementia
Forty families of former players are in touch with the firm which is leading an action in rugby.
Dec 11, 11:28
Campaigner welcomes new restrictions on heading for young footballers
New guidance comes into effect immediately.
Feb 24, 15:43
Dementia study to focus on reasons why footballers are at greater risk
A study published last October showed an increased risk of death from neurodegenerative disease among former footballers.
Feb 12, 17:04
George North 'in danger' if he doesn't take break from rugby
George North should take some time out from rugby following his latest head injury, says leading concussion expert Professor Willie Stewart.
Mar 30, 04:01
Ex-England striker Jeff Astle 'died of brain condition linked to boxers'
Former England footballer Jeff Astle died of a brain condition usually found in boxers, a neurosurgeon reveals.
Jun 2, 12:17
