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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
Father’s Day is observed in many countries around the globe and while traditions and dates may vary, this year it will take place in the US on Sunday June 18. Adopted after the Second World War, it’s a day where dads, stepdads, granddads, and father figures are celebrated with cards and gifts. But, as a […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Eat What You Want Day takes place every year on May 11. It encourages people to be less stressed about their diet and let go of food hang-ups for the day. This could be as simple as treating yourself to takeout or going out with friends to celebrate in style. The benefits of Eat What […]
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 […]
