It happened. Your baby was upset, cried and then suddenly, nothing – no breathing and no noise – just your child holding their breath. The phenomenon, called breath-holding spells, had social media ...

From childhood contests to grown-up moments of poolside bravado, most of us have tested our limits to see how long we can go without breathing. The aftermath includes experiencing a little ...

It's basically impossible to hold your breath until you suffocate, or even until you pass out. But what's going on in your body to prevent that from happening? Why can't you suffocate by holding your ...