Fainting: All in the family?

Monday, August 6, 2012 - 18:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Fainting has a strong genetic predisposition, according to new research. Fainting, also called vasovagal syncope, is a brief loss of consciousness when your body reacts to certain triggers, such as emotional distress or the sight of blood.

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