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Results tagged “long-term”

Is Cutler the long-term answer at QB for Bears?

Feb. 27: PFT Live: The Chicago Bears must make keep-or-cut decisions with both Jay Cutler and Devin Hester this offseason plus push efforts toward improving their league-last offensive line numbers.  (NBC Sports)PFT Live: The Chicago Bears must make keep-or-cut decisions with both Jay Cutler and Devin Hester this offseason plus push efforts toward improving their league-last offensive line numbers. (NBC Sports)

Multiple concussions linked to long-term brain damage

Dec. 3: Dr. Ann McKee released the world's largest study of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, based on research done at the Department of Veteran Affairs. The new study demonstrates the strongest connection yet between routine blows to the head and severe brain damage. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports.  (Nightly News)Dr. Ann McKee released the world's largest study of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, based on research done at the Department of Veteran Affairs. The new study demonstrates the strongest connection yet between routine blows to the head and severe brain damage. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports. (Nightly News)

Jones thinks Garrett is long-term answer

Nov. 4: Bob Costas talks with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones about his feelings on the performances by head coach Jason Garrett and quarterback Tony Romo. Jones also talks about what he would like to be remembered for as the Cowboys owner.  (NBC Sports)Bob Costas talks with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones about his feelings on the performances by head coach Jason Garrett and quarterback Tony Romo. Jones also talks about what he would like to be remembered for as the Cowboys owner. (NBC Sports)

Propecia linked to long-term sexual dysfunction

July 12: Originally approved by the FDA to treat benign prostate problems, Propecia had a welcome side effect: hair growth. But the medication also has sexual side effects. Now, a new study says the medication may cause permanent problems. NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.  (Nightly News)Originally approved by the FDA to treat benign prostate problems, Propecia had a welcome side effect: hair growth. But the medication also has sexual side effects. Now, a new study says the medication may cause permanent problems. NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. (Nightly News)

Wildlife experts 'terrified' about long-term oil impact

June 13: NBC's Jeff Corwin tells TODAY's Lester Holt that wildlife experts fear the oil spill could impact generations of animals in the Gulf Coast. NBC's Jeff Corwin tells TODAY's Lester Holt that wildlife experts fear the oil spill could impact generations of animals in the Gulf Coast. 

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