Explore the latest advancements in longevity research, including senolytics, stem cell therapy, caloric restriction, and the gut microbiome. Learn how these cutting-edge technologies are revolutionising the way we age and paving the path to a healthier, longer life.

🎗️March is Endometriosis Awareness Month🎗️ Endometriosis stands as a prevalent yet enigmatic condition affecting approximately 1 in 9 individuals with uteruses worldwide. The journey to an endometriosis diagnosis is often fraught with challenges. Despite its prevalence, the condition is frequently misunderstood and underdiagnosed, often taking an average of 7 to 10 years before individuals receive a conclusive diagnosis (1). This delay underscores the complex nature of the condition, characterised by the abnormal growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, leading to a spectrum of distressing symptoms and significant disruptions to daily life. The delay is often also attributed to the gender data gap and the fact that endometriosis, like many other female-specific diseases, remains elusive based on the lack of knowledge, data, funding and research. Fortunately, recent years have seen a dramatic increase in endometriosis research and innovative technologies stemming from newfound insights, which will help revolutionise healthcare for those affected by this condition, and ultimately the quality of their lives.

One of the themes for International Women’s Day 2024 is a call to "Invest in women: Accelerate progress”. In this blog post, we will be exploring the stark realities faced by women in accessing adequate healthcare and the ripple effects this has on society as a whole; highlighting why EVERYONE (not just women) should consider investing their time, money and energy into benefiting women’s health, one way or another.  

Are the menstrual cycle and lunar cycle connected? New research suggests they could be…

The speculation that menstrual cycles might be synchronised with the moon has been an idea that has been going around for centuries. And although some might say it is just a myth and something only spiritual people believe in… there may be some truth to it after all.

Which menstrual product is best for heavy menstrual bleeding? Good you asked, because we now know a bit more than we did before. In 2023, a significant stride has been made in the realm of menstrual product research. While it might sound surprising, until recently, menstrual products had never been properly tested with anything resembling real menstrual blood. But thanks to a recent study by DeLoughery et al. at the Oregon Health & Science University, the efficacy of various menstrual products has finally been assessed using human-packed red blood cells. In this article, we'll dive into the details of this study and explore its implications, particularly for those dealing with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB).

Blood tests are one of the most common and important diagnostic tools used and are very beneficial in helping assess overall health and well-being. Measuring certain biomarkers within blood provides valuable information regarding overall health, and the functioning of different organs and can even be used for the diagnosis of specific health conditions. What biomarker you test, ultimately comes down to what you want to know. But it’s worth knowing that not all biomarkers are appropriate to test. This post aims to provide valuable information on testing and biomarkers, and help you be a bit smarter when it comes to knowing what biomarkers to test in the future.

Physical health, menstrual health, mental health… it all MATTERS. And that’s why theblood wants to talk about it all because health and knowledge are EVERYTHING! In this post, we are going to share with you six biomarkers that influence mental health. We will discuss what these biomarkers are and how you can take actionable steps to improve your mental health by trying to normalise these biomarkers.

theblood tests menstrual blood and provides you with insights based on certain biomarkers.. but do you know what a biomarker even is? If not, this is the post for you, as we go through exactly what a biomarker is and why it is important so the next time you hear or see the word related to your health, you'll be all clued up!

Menstrual blood has long been thought of as nothing more than a waste product by everyone… until now.