Expert health advice, blood test guides, and wellness tips aligned with NHS standards to help you understand and improve your health.
It affects 1 in 5 people. It dramatically increases heart attack risk. And your GP almost certainly won't test for it. Meet Lp(a) — the hidden cardiovascular risk factor.
HbA1c is the gold standard for measuring blood sugar control. Unlike a one-off glucose test, it reveals what's been happening over the past three months.
Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia sound similar — but they're different stages of the same problem. Here's what you need to know.
From your twenties through menopause, hormones shape how you feel every day. The right blood tests reveal what's happening — and what you can do about it.
Most diseases develop silently for years before symptoms appear. The right blood tests can catch them early — when prevention actually works.
Standard cholesterol tests miss up to 40% of cardiovascular risk. ApoB is the single best blood marker for predicting heart attacks — and most GPs don't test it.
A blood test without a doctor review is just a list of numbers. Here's why every PrivateTests result is reviewed by a registered doctor — and why it matters more than you think.
Blood test results are full of abbreviations, numbers, and ranges that mean very little without context. This guide explains every common marker in plain English — so you can actually understand what your body is telling you.
Ozempic is effective for weight loss and diabetes — but it puts your liver under extra scrutiny. Here's why liver monitoring matters and what your blood tests should show.
Constantly tired? Lost your motivation? Low testosterone affects more men than you think — and the symptoms overlap with a dozen other conditions. Here's how to find out.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are effective — but not without risks. Your blood tests can reveal side effects before they become serious problems.
NHS blood tests are free but limited. Private testing gives you more markers, faster results, and no waiting list. Here's how they compare.