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James Hubbard, MD

why people faint

The Scientific Reason Why Healthy People Faint—and How to Treat Them

Know the best way to respond when someone faints and the signs that indicate they should seek further treatment.

This Is How You Really Should Be Cleaning Your Ears—No Q-Tips Required

Try this simple trick for cleaning out your ears without causing any damage

These Headache Stretches Work as Well as Pain Pills

No ibuprofen? No problem.

6 First Aid Rules to Teach Your Kids Now

If they can navigate your smartphone better than you, they can also help save a...

9 Ways to Use Your T-shirt as a Medical Supply

If you can’t get professional medical help, you can still stop a bad bleed, help...

8 Genius First Aid Uses for Duct Tape

They say you can fix anything with duct tape. How about bad wounds?