Getting blood drawn can be an uncomfortable experience for many people. The mere thought of a needle pricking their skin can trigger anxiety and make people feel dizzy and lightheaded. In fact, ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Nobody likes needles, or at least they shouldn’t, so getting your blood drawn isn’t always an easy ordeal. For some of us, it’s easy to pass out and cause a scene, making the ...

ROANOKE, Va. – One of the most dreaded parts of being in a hospital for most patients is needles. This is especially true if you need your blood drawn multiple times during a stay, which is often the ...

Blood tests are an important part of routine diagnostic evaluation when it comes to your health. A prime example is the yearly lipid panel your doctor orders to assess your cholesterol levels and risk ...

The practice of drawing blood has changed very little over the decades. It looks about the same now as it did 50 years ago. That process, however, may be about to get a modern makeover. Several health ...

There I was, curled up like a shrimp on the cold floor of the Masonic Center of Colorado Springs. Not for an afternoon siesta, but because someone had dared siphon my blood for lab work. It wasn’t the ...