Sen. John Fetterman, who had a stroke late last year on the campaign trail, was treated overnight Wednesday (Feb. 8) at a Washington, DC, hospital after feeling lightheaded. According to a statement ...

Feeling lightheaded and woozy can really throw you for a loop—it can be tough to focus when you feel like you’re going to fall or faint at any moment. If you find yourself feeling lightheaded and ...

Have you ever fainted or by any chance have ever been around when suddenly someone else passed out? It is terrifying to be in either of the situations or both. But, 90 percent of people who have ever ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In October 2014, I had my aortic valve replaced, and a pacemaker was put in. I was put on 100 mg of metoprolol daily — then 50 mg, then 25 mg. I have been off this medicine for six ...

Breath-holding spells, also known as vasovagal syncope, are characterized by a loss of consciousness and muscle tone, which typically are preceded by non-specific symptoms that last anywhere from a ...

Dizziness is a word that is often used to describe two different feelings. It is important to know exactly what you mean when you say "I feel dizzy," because it can help you and your doctor narrow ...

Dizziness can be a sign that someone has contracted COVID-19 The virus-induced symptom was described as similar to experiencing vertigo or lightheadedness People who experience post-COVID-19 dizziness ...

As runners, we know that electrolytes help us fuel our miles. One of the most common? Sodium. If you don’t get enough, you might experience things like muscle cramps or spasms, loss of energy, and ...

Researchers found that higher sodium intake, when studied in the context of the DASH-Sodium trial (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), increases lightheadedness. These findings challenge ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Why do older people tend to get lightheaded (not vertigo) and therefore become liable to trip or fall? What causes that, and can anything be done? I’m an 83-year-old lady afraid to ...

Dizziness or feeling faint is a common symptom that is usually not an indicator of anything serious. It can mean lightheadedness, the sensation of being off balance or when surroundings seem as though ...

CHICAGO -- Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward left Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals because of lightheadedness and shortness of breath, according to manager David Ross. The team sent him to ...