Being afraid of needles is common, but for some people, the fear may be so intense that it prevents them from getting important shots, such as the COVID-19 vaccination. With more vaccine doses on the ...

Joseph, type 1 from Rhode Island, asks: Do insulin syringes and pen needles expire? Wil@Ask D’Mine answers: Yep! They sure do, just like beer and Cool Ranch Doritos, both syringes and pen needles ...

Trypanophobia is an intense fear of needles, affecting children and adults, and may lead to avoiding medical care. This phobia may stem from past negative experiences, a reflex to blood or injury, or ...

Q: We have three blue spruce that are about 5 years old and late this summer we noticed needles were turning brown close to ...