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Fainting is a common problem with numerous causes. Although not generally serious and easily managed, it's important to find out why it's occurring.

Doctors first think of heart irregularity or transient ischemic attacks as a cause of fainting. But another cause is suggested if certain characteristics are present.

Fainting goats are affected by Myotonia Congenita, a genetic abnormality that causes falling due to a sudden tensing of the muscles during excitement or fear.

Savory, versatile dish can be served as a vegetarian side dish, cold hors d'oeuvres, or as a hot entree with lamb and rice. Perfect for parties! Best made a day ahead!

Neurocardiogenic syncope is term for fainting that happens when a person stands up. Most people who experience this condition are in their teens.

The speaker in sonnet 80 examines the nature of his most important subject, love, as he recognizes the intervention of not only the muse, but also the Divine Muse.

These drugs, approved for treating Alzheimer's dementia, increase acetylcholine, a neurochemical that can slow the heart and cause fainting, falls, and hip fracture.

Watch-dogs have been warning against Gardasil for months because of adverse effects yet some states are making the vaccines mandatory for girls as young as 9 years old.

Although it can cause severe problems, low blood pressure is rarely treated in western medicine. Luckily it can be treated easily and inexpensively with licorice root.

Have you observed elementary and middle school students choking each other and laughing? Do they have red marks or bruising on their neck? Here is what is going on.

Studies have shown Gardasil to be almost 100% effective in preventing the strains of precancerous cervical lesions it was designed to protect against.

The human heart is about the size of a fist and weighs between 200 to 425 grams. It sits between the lungs and the middle of the chest, a little left of the breastbone.

Cool down to prevent muscle soreness, blood pooling and fatigue. How stretching reduces joint injuries. Pressed for time suggestions including desk stretches.

Hyperemesis gravidarum is severe morning sickness that affects some pregnant women. It can result in dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and malnutrition.

We will look at other heart problems, a continuation of the previous article, which was about the heart, its anatomy and information on heart attacks.

Having a child is an incredible experience for all parents, but it can be fraught with worries. These three simple pieces of information could save your child's life.

Sanctuary for all is the motto of Damian (Stargate SG-1,Stargate:Atlantis) Kindler's new webisode; Helen (Amanda Tapping) asks Zimmerman (Robin Dunne) for his help.

Gravitational lenses, predicted by Einstein's general relativity, provide an important experimental confirmation of this theory and help astronomers find dark matter.

A recent study has analyzed over 12,000 reports of HPV vaccine side effects. Researchers have identified a higher-than-expected incidence of some adverse events.

Strong-smelling plants keep traces of their odor even after months of drying out, and by simply rubbing and sniffing the leaves or seed heads, we can identify the plant.

Ghosts offer tricky moves, strategic immunities, and nasty attitudes. Read more about the Ghost type in this in-depth Ghost Pokémon guide, with FAQ, strategies and more.

Emily Dickinson's winter poem, "Like Brooms of Steel," dramatizes the cold stillness of the season for the always-observant poet who saw "New Englandly."

A new study links the use of Ritalin and other stimulant drugs to an increased risk of sudden death from cardiac problems in children.

Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to adequately pump blood. Because of this the body's tissues don't receive enough blood to function properly.

Many large breeds of dogs, particularly boxers, suffer from a serious and sometimes fatal heart condition: cardiomyopathy. A mutant gene has been pinpointed as the cause

Palpitations-- those flutters or other odd sensations in the chest-- are common occurrences in daily life. They are usually benign, but they can indicate serious trouble.

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension is unusually high blood pressure within the pulmonary circuit. Revatio is used to treat PAH by helping blood vessels relax.

Defining the anxiety disorder known as agoraphobia can help people understand their symptoms and their troubling, anxiety-producing thoughts about being away from home.

Canis Minor, the Little Dog, is indeed a small constellation with few observing highlights beyond its two bright stars.

Slovakia and Switzerland have become the latest teams to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa next summer.

Many babies are born with vascular facial birthmarks, referred to as a stork bite or angel kiss. Read about birthmark causes and characteristics of the common stork bite.

For much of the United States, the moon will rise above the horizon invisible from a total eclipse and slowly appear to observers as the sky darkens.

Pick up a trumpet or clarinet, put your lips on it and blow. Simple! In reality there is a lot more to it than that. Read on to learn how wind instruments make sounds.

On the outer part of the Solar System lie some big and fabulous worlds. These are very different from the interior planets where the rocky Earth resides.

Aquila's brightest star, Altair, is part of the Summer Triangle. Many dim clusters and nebula pepper this space-borne eagle.

Give your neighborhood kids a real treat with a look through a telescope this October 31.

Hcg levels in early pregnancy are what pregnancy tests are measuring in order to detect a pregnancy. These hcg levels can also help identify a pregnancy in trouble.

The big bang theory predicts the universe has cooled to a few degrees above absolute zero and is awash in a faint glow of the 3K microwave cosmic background radiation.

It is not uncommon for husbands to feel uncomfortable in the birthing room. The fact is that not everyone is cut out for the role of primary labor partner.

Mariner 10, the seventh successful mission of the Mariner series in the 1970's encountered both Venus and Mercury and led to several key planetary discoveries.

Meade's LX90 telescopes use GPS and level north technology for moderately priced, easy to use, goto telescopes.

Saturn has a well known easily observed spectacular ring system. The other Jovian planets, Uranus, Jupiter, and Neptune, also have ring systems.

Capturing the visible light spectrum through the Hubble telescope shows amazing images, but the Chandra X-ray telescope captures even more impressive images.

Venus returns to the evening sky and makes a close pairing with faint Neptune and then Mercury. Catch other action this January in the Northern Hemisphere.

There have been documented sightings of a large black feline ghost, called DC for Demon Cat that haunts the chambers of Congress.

Electronic noise from digital music players does not affect cardiac pacemakers.

A petroglyph in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico may be an Anasazi record of the supernova that formed the Crab Nebula.

During pregnancy immunity is reduced, leaving women more susceptible to colds and other illnesses. Here are some ways to ease the symptoms of a cold while pregnant.

Hailed by Thomas Hardy as the finest poem of the twentieth century, Walter de le Mare's mysterious poem leaves much to the imagination.

The Hunter shines brightly in winter skies. Learn its stars and nebulae.