Discover articles on blood values, health and prevention. Clear, well-sourced explanations that help you understand your blood test and your results better.
Hot flashes come from a narrower thermoneutral zone in the brain. They last longer than most women expect. Here is what the numbers say and what you can do.
Coeliac disease sits partly in your genes. If a relative has it, your own chance is higher. Learn how the heredity works...
Which types of hormone therapy exist for menopause, and what are the side effects? An overview of patches, gel, spray, t...
A raised CA-125 usually does not mean cancer. Read what this tumour marker measures, which benign causes raise it and wh...
Iron that stays low despite tablets can point to coeliac disease. Learn why coeliac disease quietly drains iron, when to...
IUI does not replace your ovulation and does not fertilise your egg. It only shortens the sperm journey. Read what an IU...
Untreated coeliac disease is linked with unexplained fertility problems and recurrent miscarriage. Learn what the resear...
Fibroids are benign muscle lumps in your uterus and they are very common. Read which complaints fit, why they can cause...
The IVF success rate per cycle sits lower than most people expect. The chance across several complete cycles sits far hi...
Bleeding after menopause usually has a benign cause, but always needs investigating. Read what the numbers say, how inve...
Before you take a gluten intolerance test, know one thing: if you have already stopped eating gluten, the result turns f...
A coeliac blood test comes down to three values: Anti-TTG, Endomysium IgA and Total IgA. Learn what each does, why you m...
No. Across 22 randomised trials, hormone therapy caused no extra weight gain. Read what the numbers actually say, where...
Medical review
Our health articles are reviewed for medical accuracy, relevance and clarity before publication.
