Fainting at the sight of blood is common to many people and usually occurs without warning. Again, it is unrelated to fear or ...

The ED evaluation of syncope necessitates obtaining a careful history to determine whether such causes as intoxication, sepsis, migraine, or seizure are likely. Physical examination will aid in ...

Also known as the "common faint," vasovagal syncope (pronounced vay-zoh-Vay-gul Sing-kuh-pee) results from an abnormal circulatory reflex and could be caused by a number of factors: Environment: The ...

You may have heard that people who feel faint should sit with their heads between their knees, but is that true? And how can you tell whether you or someone else who has fainted should go to the ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Pennsylvania’s climate has been changing: Temperatures are rising, heavy rainstorms are more frequent and the tidal portion of the Delaware River is ...

The dog days of summer are here as the calendar continues to creep toward August. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid 90s by Thursdy this week in Summit County. Make sure those air conditioners ...

In case you didn't know it, it's going to be a hot one this weekend, with temperatures in Summit County expected to reach the mid 90s. Air conditioners will be working overtime and most time will be ...

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 ...