Journalist Bonnie Burton writes about movies, TV shows, comics, science and robots. She is the author of the books Live or Die: Survival Hacks, Wizarding World: Movie Magic Amazing Artifacts, The Star ...

Chicago (tca/dpa) — 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 ...

Getting your blood drawn is something that is pretty routine in healthcare settings. While routine, it still requires dexterity, a gentle touch and a keen eye to find a suitable vein. Venipuncture, ...

Folks who’ve experienced a painful blood draw or can’t bear to watch the needle go in might be interested to hear that a new phlebotomist could soon be making the rounds. More than one, in fact.

Despite being a common procedure, about 20 percent of blood drawings can prove difficult if patients have veins that are small, rolling, collapsed, or otherwise hard to access, leading to increased ...

CHICAGO — 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.

Bloodsucking robot is probably one of the last phrases you ever want to read, but scientists say that such a robot could actually help extend your life instead of shortening it by drawing your blood ...

Many of us have had chance encounters with medical professionals who aren't yet adept at drawing blood. After just one of these unpleasant experiences, you'll understand the appeal of the new ...

On Tuesday, Barberton Middle School student Eliana Garrard took a blood sample from an injured dog, its tongue hanging out in distress. Nearby, classmate Blake Terwilliger was building on his ...

Engineers have created a tabletop device that combines a robot, artificial intelligence and near-infrared and ultrasound imaging to draw blood or insert catheters to deliver fluids and drugs. Their ...