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 ...

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 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: While most aspects of modern medical care don’t bother me, I despise blood draws from either arm. I always faint when it’s done, and I feel awful afterward for what seems like a long ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI Needle-free devices like TAP and Tasso offer painless blood collection, a benefit for the squeamish ...

Following your doctor’s instructions is the most important part of preparing for a blood test. Sleeping well, staying hydrated, and avoiding certain foods and drinks can also provide benefits. Blood ...

When I signed up to try a bunch of health and aging tests for The Post, I knew there would be blood. I just didn’t realize ...

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 ...

Needle-free devices like TAP and Tasso offer painless blood collection, a benefit for the squeamish. These tests face challenges with sample size and accuracy compared to traditional methods. This ...