Something feels… different. Maybe it’s your intuition that drops a hint, perhaps you feel a little off, or you might’ve missed your period. So, you decide to take a pregnancy test. A quick trip to the drugstore. The little stick you take into the bathroom with you. And the results that are delivered within minutes. Is this the best way to really determine if you’re pregnant? Are home pregnancy tests accurate? What other options do you have? Let’s look at it a little more closely!

The thyroid is a small gland with a big job. It produces hormones — namely, thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) — that impact nearly every organ in the body and can affect all of the functions happening inside of you. These include your heart, body weight, metabolism, mood, digestion, and blood pressure. What if something goes wrong? Well, there are various types of thyroid disorders, including tumors, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism. This blog will focus on hypothyroidism vs hyperthyroidism, how they’re different, the symptoms, and when you should see your healthcare provider.

You probably know at least one person with food allergies. In fact, you might have one yourself. What are the most common food allergens in the US, and what do these allergic reactions look like? This blog will explore these questions and more. Let’s dive in!

You bite into a delicious cookie and 30 minutes later, your skin is covered in a raised and itchy rash. It’s then that you realize you accidentally ate nuts. What a lot of people don’t realize is that there are different ways you can negatively respond to food. Namely, there are food allergies and food intolerances — but these two terms are not interchangeable! Let’s talk about how they’re alike, how they’re different, what’s actually happening in the body, and some common symptoms that you might experience as an adverse response to something you ate.

Our bodies become more vulnerable to certain illnesses and diseases as we age. One example of this is colorectal cancer (CRC) — which can also be referred to as colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where in the body it starts. It’s important for aging individuals to do regular CRC screening to maintain their colon health and also stay ahead of any early warning signs of cancer. When should you start colon cancer screening? What are your screening options? What happens if your results come back abnormal? Let’s dive in.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that in the United States, among married women between 15 and 49 years old who’ve not yet given birth, about one in five aren’t able to get pregnant after trying for one year. About one in four have a hard time getting pregnant or carrying their baby to term. Infertility can strike anytime, anywhere. While there are various factors at play — like genetics and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — lifestyle factors also play a role. In this article, let’s go over some basic tips to support healthy fertility that women can put into action today!

When you step outside, your eyes start to itch and water. Your nose runs. Your throat begins to feel scratchy. You might be suffering from environmental allergies, which (frustratingly) can last all year long. What’s triggering these symptoms, exactly? And importantly, what can you do about them? This blog will answer these questions and more.

Some estimates say that about two million people in the United States have celiac disease, and about 1% of the world suffers from it. Furthermore, a lot of people remain undiagnosed. Symptoms can vary widely, and the disease can lead to long-term health complications. What is celiac disease, exactly? Additionally, where does it even come from, to begin with? Is celiac disease genetic, or is it something you “catch” or develop due to environmental factors?

Your heart is like your body’s engine, and it needs special care and attention as you get older. The National Institute on Aging says that people aged 65 years and older are more likely to struggle with cardiovascular disease, which refers to problems pertaining to the heart and/or blood vessels. This is a result of the changes that occur in your heart and blood vessels as you age. How can the elderly take extra care of their tickers to protect themselves against heart disease? Keep reading for practical and actionable heart health tips that anyone can apply.

In your neck, you have a butterfly-shaped gland called your thyroid. You might not ever see it or feel it, but it plays a huge role in your overall health and wellness. What does the thyroid do, exactly? In this article, learn more about the vital job it has, what it influences, warning signs that it might be acting up, and how you can keep it healthy.

Keeping your workplace healthy, safe, and compliant with state and federal laws is important to the survival and growth of your business. This means making sure that your employees are immune to certain diseases, as well as testing them for drugs and alcohol. This can happen through urine or hair drug testing.

Taking a more proactive approach to your health is vital in ensuring your well-being as you age. You probably don’t need us to tell you that men and women are built differently. So, we recommend a unique approach to men’s preventative health. In this article, we offer a few basic tips for protecting your health as a man, and how eNational Testing can help you along the way with our various men’s health testing panels.