Testing

Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is an absolutely vital part of sexual health, both for the sake of your wellbeing and that of anyone you come into sexual contact with. When you have an STI, there are often no…

Recent figures have shown that the number of Sexually Transmitted Diseases diagnosed have risen by 5 percent - however, Public Health England claim that this is most likely attributed to the improved data collection, as opposed to more…

When it comes to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), you think it’s never going to happen to you. However, as many people with STIs don’t get symptoms, it’s worth getting checked out even if you feel completely healthy. The important…

Online clinics in the US are now accepting health insurance plans as a form of payment for STD check-ups. It's thought that this will increase the access to STD testing and advice for individuals who have insurance. In addition to a more…

If you have any concern for your mental health and wellbeing, it is imperative that you go for a brain scan from age 55 years onwards, at least once in five years, to check for signs of mental deterioration. This is according to leading…

If you’re worried that your wellbeing may be affected by HIV, would you rather go into a clinic to get tested, or do it yourself in the privacy of your own home? If you picked the latter option, you’re not alone. According to a recent…

40% to 90% of people experience flu-like symptoms known as acute retroviral syndrome (ARS) within a month or two of HIV entering the body, but sometimes you can spend years without knowing that your wellbeing has been affected. As Michael…

In the last several decades, numerous types of medical testing have helped doctors to make informed decisions about disease diagnosis and treatment. Today’s medical tests can diagnose everything from diabetes and hormonal deficiencies to…

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) most commonly affect the wellbeing of people aged 15-24, as one in two sexually active young people will get an STI by the age of 25. When it comes to sexual health, knowledge is power and it’s…

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and therefore it’s important to know where it comes from, and how you can guard your wellbeing against it. The bacterial infection is found in semen and vaginal…

If HIV enters the body, 40% to 90% of people experience flu-like symptoms known as acute retroviral syndrome (ARS), within a month or two. However, in some cases it can be years, or even decades, before you see any signs that you’re…

Getting tested for a sexually-transmitted infection (STI) is a simple and fast procedure. In the UK, there are clinics that specialise in sexual health and they offer tests and provide treatment for most STIs. For some people, the…

When your wellness is affected by asthma, you find your wellbeing taking a hit time and time again. Unfortunately, asthma is just one of those health concerns that doesn’t quit – especially if you don’t know what triggers the condition or…

If you’re a diabetic then you’ll know all about the importance of blood-sugar testing. It very much becomes a fact of life and something which needs to be done with an almost religious dedication. The blood-sugar testing itself doesn’t have…

Asthma is an inflammatory condition in which a patients body will react negatively to outside stimuli, causing inflammation of the airways, difficulty breathing and then potentially death. There are lots of ways to managed the symptoms of…

Type two diabetes will change your life. It will do this either when you change your life to counter your condition or when you don't and it kills you. There is no getting around this morbid fact for a diabetic, the fact is you will need to…

When you turn 50, you start blaming any wellness problem to turning “the big 5-0”. Sexual health and vigour not what it once was? It’s because you’re 50. Can’t run around after the kids anymore? Must be your 50s. While it’s true that each…

As well as harming your sexual health, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can take its toll on your emotional wellbeing, as there’s no simple or easy test for it. With your doctor, you’ll thoroughly dissect your medical history, and put…

When learning how to make the changes in your life which type two diabetes will require, you'll learn how to test your blood-sugar levels. This is a key part of keeping yourself fit and healthy as it'll let you monitor how your body reacts…

Gynaecologist appointments can seem daunting if you don’t know what to expect. But there’s no need to worry about it - it spells those first precious steps from girlhood to womanhood, and means accepting that your body has changed. Before…