It's official - you're going to be a mother in 9 months! If you're pregnant, you need to be aware that urine tests, along with blood tests, are ones that you'll need to do increasingly frequently. They'll let you and your gynecologist know that everything is going well, whether you're a risk of diabetes or if you've got a urinary infection.

Is keeping healthy important to you? Having a complete check-up is the best way to take care of yourself by preventing future illnesses or keeping them under control. A complete check-up involves urine and blood tests, ultrasounds, electrocardiograms and other tests to identify risk factors so that you can make changes to your lifestyle. Your doctor will tell you which tests to do for your general check-up and he'll also go through the benefits of doing them. The end result? You'll be examined from head-to-toe.

Has your doctor prescribed a series of tests or a specialist appointment for you, but you have no idea how to book them? Now you can choose different ways of doing it: you can go to the traditional reception desk at your health care provider, call toll-free numbers or visit the relevant Internet sites. Let's have a look at all the options.

Did you know that safety measures regarding the collection of biological material for medical testing is more important than ever? From the material the container's made of to the instruments that help make the technicians' work easier, we'll give you advice about making sure that your specimen arrives at the lab safely without compromising the results of the medical tests you're about to do.

Cold therapy can really help you to alleviate the pain of small everyday problems. Some examples are a basic bruise or an annoying insect bite. There are many products available that take advantage of the power of cooling, from traditional ice bags to synthetic sprays. But let's have a look at them all so you understand when and how to use them correctly.

Did you know that the power of heat is one of the most natural and ancient forms of pain therapy ever used? Heat helps whether you have cramps, an ear infection or muscle tension. But which products should you use for heat therapy? Let’s find out together what solutions are best for you, and here's also some advice about when to use heat therapy with complete peace of mind.

Thermal energy has been used since ancient times as therapy for alleviating pain. The effect on the body of applying cold to injuries and heat to muscle spasms is not unlike that of a local anesthetic, helping to alleviate aches and pains in much the same way.

Pharmacies have completely changed since 2011 - these days they're not just shops, but they're also the go-to place for our health queries where you can do blood tests, book a specialist appointment or even check blood pressure remotely. Which is where the name 'Multi-Service Pharmacy' comes from.

Allergy is an abnormal reaction by the body when it's been exposed to certain substances, either by inhaling or swallowing, injection or touch. It results in an excessive production of antibodies and various symptoms, both respiratory or of the skin. Allergies are becoming increasingly common and can start at any age, as well as often being hereditary.