Category: Blood Test

Ovarian cancer is diagnosed in around 7,000 women in the UK every year — approximately 20 women every single day. It is the sixth most common cancer in women, and one of the hardest to catch early. The symptoms it…

Mounjaro — the brand name for tirzepatide — has become one of the most talked-about medications in the UK since NICE recommended it for weight management in December 2024. Whether you are already using it, considering it, or simply curious…

Appendicitis is the most common reason for emergency abdominal surgery in the world — and in the UK, appendectomies are among the most frequently performed operations. When the pain strikes, understanding what investigations can and cannot tell you becomes urgently…

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is one of the most common viral infections in the UK — according to NHS Lothian, around 70% of the population will have been infected with either HSV-1 or HSV-2 by their mid-twenties, though the vast…

It is one of the most understandable questions a person can ask — and one that reflects a very human wish for a simple, accessible answer to a frightening possibility. Will a blood test show lung cancer? The honest answer…

Bowel cancer — which includes cancer of the colon and rectum — is the fourth most common cancer in the UK and the second biggest cancer killer, claiming over 16,000 lives each year. With survival rates as high as 90%…

Pancreatic cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer death in the UK. Around 10,500 people receive the diagnosis every year — and only 7% survive five years or more. The disease is particularly devastating because it so rarely…

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common long-term conditions in the UK, affecting around 3 million people — the vast majority of whom are entirely unaware of it. Unlike many conditions, kidney disease is often described as…

Ramadan presents a genuine practical question for anyone who needs a blood test during the holy month. The fasting period — which runs from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib) — prohibits eating, drinking, and for some interpretations, the administration of…