Matthew Perry's ex-girlfriend vouches on the late celebrity's behalf amid investigation into his ketamine addiction before death. The actor's former partner and assistant, Kayti Edwards, discussed his ...

This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. Weight has always been an issue for me. For a long time, I yo-yo-dieted my way through life. But after two kids and the start of perimenopause, the weight ...

While many people don't love the idea of getting poked with an injection, some people have "trypanophobia," which is an intense fear of needles. Approximately 20% of people fear needles to some extent ...

Many people are frightened of needles because they have learned to associate discomfort with immunizations or blood draws. In fact, fear of needles affects the majority of children under 11, 20 to 50 ...

For chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, treatment often involves lifelong injections. Fear of needles, injection-associated infection and pain are responsible for patients skipping doses, ...

As the world stares down another seasonal “tripledemic,” health experts are calling on everyone — that is, everyone who’s eligible — to get vaccinated for influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial ...

ATLANTA - When it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Amy Baxter says, kids will have two main questions: do I have to get it, and is it going to hurt? Baxter says about two-thirds of children and one ...

Atlanta - In surveys, 28% of American adults say are they are afraid of needles. For about 16%, the fear is so severe, they will skip COVID-19 shots, flu vaccinations and other recommended shots ...

From the moment COVID-19 reached pandemic designation, Joe McDougall had nightmares. Not, like others, about the potential path of the virus, but about the seemingly inevitable moment at which he’d be ...

Judi Parson does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

There’s no shame in being scared, getting woozy, or fainting in the vaccine line. Feeling that way may be hardwired into us. As COVID-19 vaccinations open up for kids and booster-seeking adults, some ...