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New research shows that sleeping out of sync with your body’s natural circadian rhythm may raise the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes — even more than getting too little sleep. Aligning your sleep schedule with your internal clock can improve overall health, and SlothMD can help you track and optimize that rhythm naturally.

Alpha-gal syndrome, triggered by alpha-gal sugars in tick saliva, causes delayed allergic reactions to red meat. Initially linked to lone star ticks, recent research confirms other ticks — like deer and American dog ticks — can also spark this unusual allergy.

Researchers discovered that injured skin cells send out slow electrical pulses to communicate with their neighbors​. These wounded epithelial cells (the cells forming our skin and other barriers) generate “spikes” of bioelectric activity – essentially tiny voltage signals – that travel almost half a millimeter (dozens of cell lengths) away. The pulses last for hours, acting like an electrical SOS that could rally surrounding cells to start the healing process.

Scientists have rediscovered a long-overlooked ovarian structure, the rete ovarii, revealing it plays a crucial role in ovarian follicle development and fertility. This discovery could reshape our understanding of female fertility and reproductive lifespan.

Scientists developed a gum that traps and neutralizes herpes viruses in the mouth using a protein called FRIL. This simple chewable method could help stop herpes spread — a fun innovation SlothMD loves!

Our brains store vivid memories of sugary and fatty foods in the hippocampus, triggering cravings even when we’re not hungry. These memory-driven cravings—especially for ultra-processed foods—can override self-control, but understanding the science behind them can help us retrain our brains and make healthier choices.

Food aversions are a mix of nature and nurture – a dash of DNA, a spoonful of culture, and a whole lot of personal experience. The next time you shudder at the sight of black licorice or anchovies, you can smile knowing there’s science behind your disgust.

Getting vaccinated against shingles could lower your dementia risk by 20%. How exactly does protecting your skin also protect your brain? Here’s what the latest research means for you.

We often think popping a daily vitamin is harmless — like a little health insurance. But when it comes to certain vitamins, more is definitely not better. This brief explains why.

How much salt is too much? It depends on the person, but most of us get more than necessary. Learn how to reduce your salt intake.

Your utlimate step-by-step guide to organize medical records at home.

For an adult, medical records must be kept for at least 7 years after the date of your last visit or treatment.

The doctor or hospital owns the actual record, but you own the information in it in the sense that you have the right to access it whenever you need​.

How long should you keep medical records — and why organize them now?

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) enhance patient care by organizing health data for quicker, safer treatment, yet they still face challenges in privacy and data integration.

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