Longevity

Hypothyroidism Blood Test: Beyond TSH

Hypothyroidism — an underactive thyroid — affects approximately 2% of the United Kingdom population, making it one of the most common endocrine disorders in the country. The condition is far...

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Blood Tests You Need

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United Kingdom, yet it remains remarkably under-investigated by routine NHS blood tests. It is an autoimmune condition in which...

Metformin Blood Test Monitoring: What to Watch

Metformin is the most widely prescribed diabetes medication in the world, and in the UK alone, more than 4 million people take it daily. Originally developed for type 2 diabetes,...

Accutane (Isotretinoin) Blood Test Monitoring: ...

Isotretinoin — known by the brand name Accutane (or Roaccutane in the UK) — is the most effective treatment for severe and treatment-resistant acne. It works by dramatically reducing sebum...

Women's Health Blood Test After 40: Essential M...

For women, 40 is not just a milestone birthday — it is a biological inflection point. Perimenopause typically begins in the early to mid-forties, thyroid disorders become significantly more common,...

Men's Health Blood Test After 40: What You Shou...

Turning 40 does not come with a warning siren, but biologically it probably should. Testosterone begins declining at roughly 1–2% per year from the early thirties. Cardiovascular risk starts climbing....