Bioengineers in South Korea have succeeded in developing an intravenous needle (IV) that can bend and flex as it enters the human body. The softening IV needle is rigid at room temperature, similar to ...

Like a toddler awaiting a set of booster shots, I fidgeted and focused, unhelpfully, on a long, thin needle in front of me. I was told to relax my arm, which had involuntarily tensed as a nearby ...

Vaccinating children is always a challenging task, especially when it involves needles, as they can make the process more unpleasant. But when a toddler somewhere in eastern India slept throughout her ...

Feeling sluggish? Gaining weight? What you need is a shot in the arm, claim advertisers for trendy vitamin B12 injections. Don’t let marketers needle you. “If medical testing confirms that an ...

Around this time every year, I call my parents to let them know I’ve scheduled my flu shot, presenting the information with all the pride of a cat who’s just dragged a dead mouse inside: Look, mom and ...

Needle-free filler injections have been shown to be more effective at improving wrinkles and pores than traditional needle injections, while also causing less pain. Chung-Ang University Hospital ...

No one likes being jabbed with a needle. Some people can’t stand it at all. According to research in the Journal of Family Practice, at least 20% of Americans have needle phobia, and as a result, many ...