7 guides
Hormones & Metabolism
Diabetes, thyroid, cholesterol, weight, menopause, and metabolic guides.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition where the body cannot regulate blood glucose (sugar) properly. In type 1 diabetes, the immune system destroys insulin-producing.
Hormones & MetabolismFatty liver disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a spectrum of conditions caused by fat accumulation in the liver in people who drink little or no alcohol.
Heart & CirculationHigh cholesterol
High cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia) means there is too much cholesterol in the blood, particularly low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Excess.
Hormones & MetabolismHyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism means the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, accelerating all body processes. The most common cause is Graves disease, an.
Hormones & MetabolismHypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, slowing down metabolism and body functions. The most common cause is.
Hormones & MetabolismMenopause
Menopause is the natural biological process marking the end of menstrual cycles, defined as 12 consecutive months without a period. In the UK the average.
Hormones & MetabolismObesity
Obesity is a complex, chronic condition characterised by excess body fat that impairs health. It is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above.