Question: I’m terrified of needles and especially nervous about getting blood drawn — to the point I feel dizzy/nauseous. I have to go for a blood test soon, and the thought of it is already making me ...

It’s common for doctors to recommend getting bloodwork following a medical appointment or routine check-up. Blood tests can identify deficiencies in vitamins or minerals, immune system problems, or ...

Medford, Mass.-based Seventh Sense Biosystems developed a device the size of a walnut to eliminate the fear, pain and inconvenience associated with drawing blood. TAP100 uses a ring of 30 ...

Reece is five years old. He sits on the hospital bed with tears clinging to his lashes, his small frame stiff with fear. A nurse gently prepares the materials for yet another blood draw—one of many he ...

Tomophobia: A fear of medical procedures and needles. Source: I AM NIKOM/Shutterstock One thing about COVID-19 is that people who have avoided doctors for years are having to face their fears of the ...