When your doctor thinks you might have an infection or an allergy, a simple blood test should give answers within hours. But ...

A new device for taking blood samples uses microneedles and a suction cup instead of a large needle. People with a phobia of needles stand to benefit. More blood can be obtained than with the classic ...

Being a vet is no easy feat, especially when it comes to performing invasive medical procedures on the often anxious companion animals that they care for. One veterinary center, Hawthorn Veterinary ...

If you're living with high blood pressure, taking your medication at a specific time of day may be second nature to you. And that's a good thing! When it comes to managing high blood pressure, the ...

A blood osmolality test measures the blood for the concentration of certain dissolved particles. This test can show whether a person has an irregular balance of fluids in their body. Osmolality tests ...

Many people are afraid of needles, and having a doctor take a blood sample from their arm makes them uncomfortable. There is an alternative: a prick to the fingertip or earlobe. But for many ...