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My Toxin Report is an at-home urine test that helps identify exposure to environmental pollutants including plastics, pesticides, solvents and preservatives to support informed health decisions.

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals can subtly affect hormone balance over time. The Advanced DUTCH Test helps individuals and clinicians understand daily hormone patterns and stress responses beyond standard blood tests.

Bowel cancer is being diagnosed earlier in Australians. An i-screen dietitian explores how gut health, diet, lifestyle and environmental exposures shape risk, and how early, personalised prevention can help.

Rethinking Immune Health: Why Balance Matters More Than Boosting

Australian guidelines recommend a cautious, symptom-guided approach, and not to treat Blastocystis or D. fragilis based on detection alone; treat symptomatic D. fragilis and selected symptomatic Blastocystis after excluding other causes.

A systems-based acne assessment reveals breakouts often stem from hormonal, metabolic, gut, nutrient, stress, thyroid and microbiological imbalances. Addressing these root causes leads to more effective, lasting results.

Inflammaging is silent, chronic inflammation that accelerates ageing. i-screen’s cytokine and gut tests help detect it early so you can take control of your long-term health.

Hormonal contraception affects hormone testing. The pill suppresses natural hormones, making cycle tests unreliable, while hormonal IUDs often allow FSH, LH and oestradiol to remain useful. Copper IUDs don’t affect results.

The Microbiomix Metagenomic Mapping test is the most comprehensive gut health check available, detecting 28,000+ microbes with advanced sequencing to deliver clear, actionable insights for digestion, immunity, mood, and long-term wellness.

Osteoporosis is a “silent disease” where bones become weak and prone to fractures, often without symptoms until a break occurs. Common in women over 50, it can be prevented with calcium, vitamin D, exercise, and early screening like a DEXA scan.

ChatGPT said: Discover how your CLOCK gene shapes sleep, metabolism & mood. Disruptions can raise risk for obesity, diabetes & heart disease. Testing with i-screen helps tailor routines & eating windows to your body’s natural rhythm for better health.

Vitamin D acts like a hormone, supporting mood, energy, and brain health. Low levels, especially in winter, can cause fatigue, low mood, and brain fog. It’s worth checking if you feel the seasonal slump.

Vegan diets can meet protein needs but still lack key amino acids like lysine and leucine. Our Amino Acids Check helps you identify deficiencies so you can optimise your plant-based nutrition with confidence.

Learn why proactive testing is an essential step before and during GLP-1 treatment to safely support weight loss, metabolic health, and manage side effects.

Learn how i-screen protects your personal data through secure infrastructure, encryption, access controls, and privacy-first practices. We’re committed to keeping your information safe, compliant, and confidential at every step.

If you're trying to get to the root cause of your hormonal symptoms — like fatigue, mood swings, PMS, low libido, or stubborn weight gain — the Advanced DUTCH Check could be the breakthrough you’ve been looking for.

Understand your body's stress response with a Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) test. Learn how this simple, at-home test can reveal insights into your energy, resilience, and overall adrenal health.

The Testosterone to Oestradiol (T:E) ratio is key for men’s health, influencing muscle mass, bone density, libido, mood, and cognitive function. Factors like body fat, stress, and aromatase activity affect this balance.

The Methylation Pathways Check reveals if your genetic variants are actively disrupting detox, metabolism, or mood—turning genetic insight into real-time answers.

Fibre is more than roughage—it's a gut-nourishing, inflammation-fighting, appetite-regulating super nutrient. From boosting your microbiome to supporting mood and heart health, discover why fibre is key to total body wellness in this science-backed blog.

Feeling tired, foggy or off despite “normal” blood work? The Organic Acids Test uncovers hidden nutrient, gut, and metabolic imbalances that could explain your symptoms.

Methylation is one of the most essential processes in your body. Despite its importance, most of us know very little about how well we methylate — or how methylation impacts our health.

Your DNA is the blueprint of your body, influencing everything from metabolism to mental well-being. Understanding your genetic variants can transform your health.

Mould exposure can cause respiratory, neurological, and immune issues. Removing the source is essential, but nutrition can also support detox, reduce inflammation, and restore immune function for recovery.

When it comes to optimising your health, understanding the biochemical processes that power your body can be a game-changer. One such process is methylation—a critical function that occurs in every cell of your body.

Congrats on taking the PhenoAge test! Whether your biological age is younger, matches, or surpasses your actual age, it can change. Explore steps to optimise your biomarkers and start your journey to healthier ageing today.

Ageing is inevitable, but its pace isn't fixed. The PhenoAge test reveals your biological age — a true measure of health and longevity — offering insights to help you take control of your ageing process and well-being.

Find out how to unlock the secrets of your DNA. Discover how genes shape your health and make informed choices for a healthier you.

When your hormones are in proper balance they help the body thrive, but small problems with hormones can cause serious and life-altering symptoms.

Testosterone is an important hormone for men's health, but levels can decline with age. Here are 6 natural ways to improve testosterone levels.

Women's health is influenced by the complex ecosystem of the vaginal microbiome. Testing this ecosystem can help diagnose and manage conditions like bacterial vaginosis and recurrent UTIs, improving women's health outcomes.

The menstrual cycle is a complex physiological process that occurs in women of reproductive age, and it is regulated by hormonal changes. It involves several phases, each with distinct hormonal changes and impacts on mood, fertility, and overall health.

Learn how to optimise your vaginal microbiome for better health. Tips for maintaining pH, avoiding irritants, and promoting healthy bacteria.

Three commonly used methods for hormone testing in menopause are serum hormone testing and saliva hormone testing - which option is best?

Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance: Understanding the Difference for a Healthier Life

When evaluating male hormone levels, two common methods used are serum hormone testing and saliva hormone testing.

Nutritional medicine is the study of the relationship between food and a healthy body. It involves analysing how nutrients are processed, stored and discarded by your body, and explores how what you eat affects your overall well-being.

An entire ecosystem of microorganisms lives in your gut - it's purpose not only to optimise its productivity, but also regulate your mood, your weight and even your immune system. This "microbiome" is essential to survival.

Thyroid conditions affect 1 in 7 Australians, and half don't even realise it. If you feel that something’s wrong, but you can’t put finger on what, it could be a thyroid issue.

Winter is well upon us down under. When the cold and grey weather settles in, summer can feel like a distant memory and our moods can feel like they're riding a rollercoaster.

IBS affects more than 20% of Australians. IBS has been associated with numerous underlying factors ranging from genetics, the immune system, infections and the microbiome, to diet, stress and even mental health.

As many of us spend Movember horrifying our significant others and entertaining work colleagues with bizarre sprouting of facial hair, one can’t help but question one’s own manliness when a month of abstinence doesn’t yield that much-coveted handlebar mo.

Feeling burnt out? it could be adrenal fatigue

Whilst death rates for cardiovascular disease continue to fall, this is largely due to improvements in treatment rather than prevention. What role can digital play to solve Australia's preventive health challenge?

Winter has officially arrived, and for many Australians this also brings a case of the winter blues.

So you’ve had a blood test and found out you have high cholesterol. Don’t panic, half of Australians actually have ‘high cholesterol’ so you’re not alone.

Androgenic-anabolic steroids (AAS) have been used to enhance athletic performance since the 1940s, but some of the negative consequences of steroid abuse have only recently come to light.

Stress is part of everyday life and how you respond to it has a significant effect on your health.