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, ...

Dr. B. Greg Brown answers the question: 'Routine Blood Draws For Cholesterol?' — -- Question: Ever since I started taking cholesterol medication, I have to get my blood drawn every time I go to ...

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 ...

Haven't had your blood drawn in years? It's probably time to chat with your primary physician about getting it done. Your blood work can tell you a lot about your health, revealing the truth about ...

Convenient as it may be, beware of getting your blood drawn at a hospital. As one Texas woman discovered, the cost could be higher than at an... For one woman, getting blood drawn at a hospital led to ...

Had a blood test the other day. Seems like all the doctors want blood tests done. These blood tests tell you all sorts of things. Trouble is the tests cover about 20 things and I only know what two or ...

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 ...

I looked away from the nurse as she wrapped the tourniquet around my arm and prepared the needle. Then I realized that I was the only patient getting blood drawn. Everyone else was receiving ...