It may sound strange, but some people actually faint when they poop. This isn’t a joke, it’s a real medical condition called vasovagal syncope. While it doesn’t happen to everyone, those who ...

Fainting at the sight of blood is a common physical response caused by temporary drops in blood flow to the brain, not fear. Known as vasovagal syncope, it occurs when the nervous system overreacts to ...

You've probably experienced the scene we're about to describe. You're in a public place. The entrance to a movie theater. A ...

You may have heard that people who feel faint should sit with their heads between their knees, but is that true? And how can ...

Over one million Americans faint every year, and countless more do worldwide. Fear, pain, the sight of blood or prolonged standing – think the long lines of summer travel – can trigger fainting. These ...