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A new large, national study of collegiate student-athletes in the United States dispels a long-held belief about concussions, finding that women and men recover

In Australia and New Zealand, "concussion spotters" are to be deployed for the first time at a Women's World Cup. The risk of head injuries may be greater for female footballers than for their male counterparts.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Here’s a pretty good reason to make sure you’re getting enough rest and relaxation in your life. More than a third of people are walking around with the same symptoms as concussion due to stress and lack of sleep, suggests a new study. A survey of more than 31,000 people shows that insufficient sleep, mental health problems, and stress were the causes of a whole host of symptoms doctors are used to seeing in head injury patients. Symptoms of what doctors call post-concussion syndrome (PCS) range from persistent headaches, dizziness and anxiety, to insomnia and loss of...

The study was published in the Sports Medicine journal in January The authors surveyed almost 31,000 student-athletes from NCAA institutions and military service academies Between 11 and 27 percent of student-athletes without a recent concussion reported symptoms that can be linked to post-concussion syndrome (PCS) Common symptoms include fatigue, low energy, and drowsiness The study says the symptoms are due to a lack of sleep and stress 

Researchers surveyed more than 31,000 people about their health Almost a third reported symptoms usually associated with concussion This includes headaches, dizziness, anxiety, insomnia and loss of concentration  Researchers say that stress and lack of sleep are likely causing the symptoms Findings could help doctors figure out which symptoms are due to head injuries, and which have other causes