Photos: World Sickle Cell Day celebration held in Oakland's DeFremery Park
World Sickle Cell Day highlighted the need for increased awareness and support for those affected by sickle cell disease amidst federal health program cuts.
Needle-free blood tests offer painless solution for squeamish patients
Needle-free devices like TAP enable painless at-home blood collection, improving access for patients with difficult veins and reducing the distress of repeated blood draws.
Doctors at Cedars-Sinai develop AI-powered mental health 'robot' therapist
"Hi, and welcome. My name is Xaia, and I'm your mental health ally. How can I help?" The virtual reality experience provided comfort and relief for users.