Fainting is when you lose consciousness or “pass out” for a short time, usually about 20 seconds to a minute. In medical terms, fainting is known as syncope. Keep reading to learn more about the ...

Before you run off to see the movie “Jigsaw” or visit a Halloween haunted house, take note: Fainting can be serious business. Share on Pinterest Maybe you scream when you see something scary. Perhaps ...

Fainting, or syncope, is a sudden and temporary loss of consciousness. It usually happens when there is a slight decrease in the amount of oxygen reaching the brain. Possible causes of fainting can ...

There are a few explanations as to why some people faint when they get needles or feel pain. Dave/Flickr, CC BY-SA Most people find the sight of blood or a hypodermic needle enough to cause some ...