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 ...

Fainting is a temporary loss of consciousness due to your brain not getting enough oxygen. While usually not serious, talk with a doctor if you have repeated fainting to rule out underlying medical ...

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 ...

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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 ...