fainting

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Fainting, a temporary loss of consciousness, affects almost 40% of people, yet scientists and physicians don’t know exactly why it happens.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 1, 2023

Fainting is common among adolescents after any vaccination, the CDC said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2021

Fainting is caused by inadequate blood flow to the brain.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2017

Fainting ball-boys, dizzy players and sunbathing spectators baking on Henman Hill.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2015

Fainting is like stepping sideways, out of your own body, out of time or into another time.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood