International Self-Care Day 2023: It’s not selfish, it’s essential

International Self-Care Day is commemorated this year on July 24. The event is led by the International Self-Care Foundation and has been running since 2011. Designed to raise awareness about self-care and self-care interventions, International Self-Care Day also encourages health systems around the world to promote self-care. What is self-care? The World Health Organization (WHO) […]

Did you know these celebrities had a twin?

Did you know these celebrities had a twin?

There are plenty of famous siblings in the A-list world including the Kardashians, Beyonce and Solange Knowles, and the Williams sisters. But what you might not know is that some of our favorite celebs have a lesser-known twin. As a leading DNA testing laboratory, we often meet families that have experienced multiple births, with twins […]

Supporting those who need it this World Drug Day

World Drug Day

World Drug Day, or International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, takes place on June 26 2023. It’s a global event organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and has been running since 1987. Designed to strengthen action and cooperation with the objective of an international society free from drug […]

DNA Test Accuracy – How do I know I’ll get the correct results?

DNA Test Accuracy

DNA relationship testing has become readily available to everyone over the past few years, but how do you know that the results of a potentially life-changing test are accurate? In this blog, we’ll look at the accreditations and proficiency testing schemes that AlphaBiolabs has in place to ensure that your tests results are 100% accurate, […]

Put yourself first this World Digestive Health Day

World Digestive Health Day

World Digestive Health Day takes place on May 29th 2023. It’s a global event led by the World Gastroenterology Organization which has been running since 1958. Designed to spark conversations about digestive health and the importance of a good diet, the organizers want to educate communities all around the world, while providing essential support and […]

Go with your gut – the benefits of testing for primary lactose intolerance and genetic celiac disease at the same time

Go with your gut – the benefits of testing for primary lactose intolerance and genetic celiac disease at the same time

Symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea and stomach pain can be common indicators of various gastrointestinal illnesses, including both celiac disease and lactose intolerance. When you’ve got symptoms like these, it can be difficult to work out what’s causing them, as many diseases and conditions can present in similar ways. Rather than take a single test […]

Make It A Mother’s Day To Remember

Make It A Mother’s Day To Remember

Mother’s Day is observed in many countries around the world. While traditions and dates vary, this year it will take place in the US on Sunday May 14. Celebrated in the country since 1908, it became an officially recognized day in 1914, and today moms, grandmas, step-moms and mother figures are treated with flowers, cards, […]

Spotting the warning signs this Celiac Disease Awareness Month

Celiac Disease Awareness Month

May marks Celiac Disease Awareness Month in the US with May 16, 2023 being International Celiac Awareness Day. Organized by the Celiac Disease Foundation, it’s a national event designed to raise awareness of celiac disease with fundraising events taking place across the country. The aim for this year’s Celiac Awareness Month is to generate support […]