The thyroid is a small organ located in the neck that makes and releases certain hormones. The main function of these hormones is controlling the metabolism, or how our bodies use energy. These hormones include...
Everybody has them, yet we don’t like talking about it – bowel movements. But did you know that a stool sample can tell you a lot about your health? It is important to check your...
If you lead a healthy lifestyle, keep track of your diet, or keep an eye on your cholesterol and blood pressure levels, there is a chance that you have already heard about triglycerides, and why...
While not as widely known as other types of cancer, bowel or colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in Europe, and one of the most diagnosed...
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This is because chlamydia can spread easily, and often has no symptoms. Therefore, most people that have chlamydia are not even aware of it,...
It’s not often talked about, but your bowel movements can say a lot about your health. Not only are colour and consistency important factors, but smell and how often you go to the toilet are...
Our thyroid is a relatively small and unknown organ, but it is also incredibly important to our bodies’ function. However, most people don’t know where the thyroid is in their body or what its purpose...
Hemoglobin (Hb) is part of the red blood cells in our body. It is important to maintain a healthy hemoglobin level to feel our best and ensure our body can function properly. When our hemoglobin...
Almost a quarter of all Dutch people between the ages of 30 and 70 have high cholesterol. A cholesterol level that is too high poses an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. With Homed-IQ’s Cholesterol...