STIs can cause a range of symptoms in men, from itching, burning, or unusual discharge. Furthermore, many STIs have similar symptoms which can make it difficult to know which one you have. No matter what...
The liver and kidneys are important organs in your body that perform essential functions every day. The liver is the second largest organ in the body and is responsible for processing and breaking down all...
Dried blood spot testing can be used to test for certain diseases. How does DBS testing work? Read our step-by-step guide in this article.
The prostate is a small gland located beneath the bladder that is a part of the male reproductive system. Its primary function is that it produces a fluid that mixes with sperm from the testicles...
What is HPV? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a highly common group of viruses of which there are more than 200 types. Most types of HPV cause common warts and are spread through non-sexual contact, such...
Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. While most people recover complete from hepatitis B, it can sometimes lead to a chronic, life-long infection. Transmission of Hepatitis B is...
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood. After eating, your body converts calories it doesn’t need right away into triglycerides. For cardiovascular health, it is important that there are not too many...
Creatinine is a waste product from the breakdown of muscle tissue. It is filtered out of the blood by the kidneys and excreted in the urine. Measuring the creatinine level in the blood and urine...
Gonorrhoea is an STI caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. Gonorrhoea is usually spread through unprotected sex with an infected person. Have you had unprotected sex or been advised by a previous partner to get...
