High CRP on a blood test: inflammation, causes and next steps
A raised C-reactive protein result is a clue, not a diagnosis. Learn what CRP can show, how hs-CRP differs and when symptoms need urgent care.
Low platelets on a blood test: what should you do next?
Understand a low platelet count, sample clumping, bleeding symptoms and the questions that guide a doctor-led review of your blood results.
A liver cyst on your scan: what does it mean?
Understand simple and complex liver cyst findings, when follow-up may be needed, and how a doctor-led review can turn an unexpected report into a clear plan.
Do I need contrast for an MRI scan?
Understand when MRI contrast may help, what to discuss about kidney health and pregnancy, and why the right scan starts with a clinical question.
Abnormal employee health check results: what happens next?
What employees and employers should clarify after an abnormal health screening result, from clinical follow-up and privacy to the limits of workplace benefits.
Your biological age test result: what should you do next?
A practical guide to biological age and longevity test results: what they mean, what they cannot prove, and how to turn health data into a sensible plan.
Can a full-body MRI rule out cancer?
Understand what whole-body MRI can detect, what a normal result cannot exclude, and how to choose a doctor-led screening plan in London.
Preparing for executive screening: a director’s appointment checklist
What to bring, what to ask before testing and how to leave an executive health assessment with a useful results and follow-up plan.
Do directors need an annual executive health check?
Annual review and annual testing are different. Learn how directors can plan a proportionate health assessment, repeat tests and follow-up.
Executive screening for directors: which tests are worth discussing?
A director-focused guide to choosing a health assessment around risk, useful decisions and follow-up, rather than the largest test bundle.
High urea on a blood test: dehydration, kidneys and other causes
A raised urea result needs context. Learn how hydration, protein, medicines, creatinine and eGFR affect the assessment and when symptoms need urgent care.
Low sodium on a blood test: symptoms, causes and safe next steps
Low sodium can be urgent. Learn the warning symptoms, common causes and why changing water or salt intake without medical advice can be unsafe.
High lymphocytes on a blood test: causes and next steps
A high lymphocyte result is not a diagnosis. Learn about absolute counts, infection, repeat tests, blood films and the symptoms that need prompt review.
High bilirubin with normal liver tests: is it Gilbert syndrome?
An isolated high bilirubin result can reflect Gilbert syndrome, but the pattern and symptoms matter. Learn which tests help and when jaundice needs urgent advice.
Costochondritis: chest-wall pain, warning signs and recovery
Chest pain that hurts when pressed may come from the chest wall, but tenderness does not rule out an emergency. Understand costochondritis and safer next steps.
Restless legs at night: symptoms, iron tests and treatments that help
An urge to move your legs at night? Understand restless legs symptoms, iron tests, treatment changes and when to seek a GP assessment.
Ferritin face: can your face really tell you your iron is low?
Ferritin face is not a diagnosis. Learn which symptoms matter, when blood tests help and why finding the cause of low iron is more useful than a selfie.
Magnesium glycinate for sleep: what the evidence can and cannot promise
A small trial is not a cure for insomnia. Understand what magnesium glycinate may do, its limits and when poor sleep needs a proper assessment.
Proteinmaxxing: how much protein do you actually need?
Proteinmaxxing is not a personalised diet plan. Learn how to judge your needs, what muscle research shows and when a medical review is useful.
High eosinophils: causes, blood test ranges and when to seek help
Understand a high eosinophil count, the difference between percentages and absolute counts, common causes and symptoms that need prompt medical assessment.