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The Guardian // Health

Many DIY health tests could give false results, studies find

Wednesday 23rd July 2025, 10:30PM

Review of test kits for conditions including high cholesterol and cancer calls for tighter regulation to improve safetyMany DIY health tests available on the high street are unfit for purpose and need better regulation, according to two new studies.Self-tests for high cholesterol, vitamin deficiency, fertility and prostate problems are widely available in supermarkets and pharmacies, with the industry predicted to be worth £655m by 2030. Continue reading...

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