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Why Seeing Blood Makes People Faint

Why Seeing Blood Makes People Faint

Update: 2025-10-28
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Why do some people faint at the sight of blood, while others barely flinch? Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the surprising science behind blood phobia. Plus, what you need to know about artificial sweeteners.


Producer: Jesse Remedios


Showrunner: Amanda Sealy


Medical Writer: Andrea Kane


Senior Producer: Dan Bloom


Technical Director: Dan Dzula


Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig

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