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Health news
May 16, 2025
Mice grow bigger brains when given a stretch of human DNA
A small bit of human DNA (HARE5) acts like a genetic knob that boosts brain growth, making mouse brains grow about 6.5% bigger by creating extra neuron-building cells, offering a tangible clue to how human brains evolved their remarkable size.

Health news
May 16, 2025
Mice grow bigger brains when given a stretch of human DNA
A small bit of human DNA (HARE5) acts like a genetic knob that boosts brain growth, making mouse brains grow about 6.5% bigger by creating extra neuron-building cells, offering a tangible clue to how human brains evolved their remarkable size.

Health news
May 16, 2025
Mice grow bigger brains when given a stretch of human DNA
A small bit of human DNA (HARE5) acts like a genetic knob that boosts brain growth, making mouse brains grow about 6.5% bigger by creating extra neuron-building cells, offering a tangible clue to how human brains evolved their remarkable size.

Health news
May 15, 2025
Humans mutate faster than scientists expected, reveals DNA study of a four-generation family
Every family passes down DNA changes. A new study of four generations reveals how quickly these mutations happen.

Health news
May 15, 2025
Humans mutate faster than scientists expected, reveals DNA study of a four-generation family
Every family passes down DNA changes. A new study of four generations reveals how quickly these mutations happen.

Health news
May 15, 2025
Humans mutate faster than scientists expected, reveals DNA study of a four-generation family
Every family passes down DNA changes. A new study of four generations reveals how quickly these mutations happen.

Health news
May 13, 2025
Sweet mystery solved: scientists unveil how we taste sugar and what it means for our sweet tooth
Why does sugary food taste so irresistible? The answer lies in a tiny sensor on our tongue. For the first time, scientists have mapped the 3D structure of the human sweet taste receptor, revealing how it works and how it might be tweaked for healthier eating.

Health news
May 13, 2025
Sweet mystery solved: scientists unveil how we taste sugar and what it means for our sweet tooth
Why does sugary food taste so irresistible? The answer lies in a tiny sensor on our tongue. For the first time, scientists have mapped the 3D structure of the human sweet taste receptor, revealing how it works and how it might be tweaked for healthier eating.

Health news
May 13, 2025
Sweet mystery solved: scientists unveil how we taste sugar and what it means for our sweet tooth
Why does sugary food taste so irresistible? The answer lies in a tiny sensor on our tongue. For the first time, scientists have mapped the 3D structure of the human sweet taste receptor, revealing how it works and how it might be tweaked for healthier eating.

Future of healthcare
May 13, 2025
Virtual health 101: how to take charge of your well-being
Learn how to manage your health effectively using virtual health tools like SlothMD, including symptom checking, managing health records, and getting timely advice.

Future of healthcare
May 13, 2025
Virtual health 101: how to take charge of your well-being
Learn how to manage your health effectively using virtual health tools like SlothMD, including symptom checking, managing health records, and getting timely advice.

Future of healthcare
May 13, 2025
Virtual health 101: how to take charge of your well-being
Learn how to manage your health effectively using virtual health tools like SlothMD, including symptom checking, managing health records, and getting timely advice.

Future of healthcare
May 13, 2025
The future of healthcare is here: how SlothMD brings AI to everyday health
See how SlothMD, an AI health app, brings the future of healthcare into everyday life, from instant health advice to personalized wellness tips and reminders.

Future of healthcare
May 13, 2025
The future of healthcare is here: how SlothMD brings AI to everyday health
See how SlothMD, an AI health app, brings the future of healthcare into everyday life, from instant health advice to personalized wellness tips and reminders.

Future of healthcare
May 13, 2025
The future of healthcare is here: how SlothMD brings AI to everyday health
See how SlothMD, an AI health app, brings the future of healthcare into everyday life, from instant health advice to personalized wellness tips and reminders.

Future of healthcare
May 13, 2025
5 ways an AI health platform can improve your health routine
Managing your health day-to-day can feel like a lot: remembering appointments, keeping track of medications, finding time to exercise, and knowing when to check in with a doctor. AI health apps are designed to lighten this load.

Future of healthcare
May 13, 2025
5 ways an AI health platform can improve your health routine
Managing your health day-to-day can feel like a lot: remembering appointments, keeping track of medications, finding time to exercise, and knowing when to check in with a doctor. AI health apps are designed to lighten this load.

Future of healthcare
May 13, 2025
5 ways an AI health platform can improve your health routine
Managing your health day-to-day can feel like a lot: remembering appointments, keeping track of medications, finding time to exercise, and knowing when to check in with a doctor. AI health apps are designed to lighten this load.

Future of healthcare
May 12, 2025
Smart telehealth made simple: using SlothMD as your 24/7 health companion
Smart telehealth merges the convenience of virtual care with intelligent assistance. Tools like SlothMD aim to make healthcare simple.

Future of healthcare
May 12, 2025
Smart telehealth made simple: using SlothMD as your 24/7 health companion
Smart telehealth merges the convenience of virtual care with intelligent assistance. Tools like SlothMD aim to make healthcare simple.

Future of healthcare
May 12, 2025
Smart telehealth made simple: using SlothMD as your 24/7 health companion
Smart telehealth merges the convenience of virtual care with intelligent assistance. Tools like SlothMD aim to make healthcare simple.

About SlothMD
May 10, 2025
Meet SlothMD, your ambient health companion
SlothMD is like a knowledgeable friend that helps with all your health questions and tasks, through app or text.

About SlothMD
May 10, 2025
Meet SlothMD, your ambient health companion
SlothMD is like a knowledgeable friend that helps with all your health questions and tasks, through app or text.

About SlothMD
May 10, 2025
Meet SlothMD, your ambient health companion
SlothMD is like a knowledgeable friend that helps with all your health questions and tasks, through app or text.

Bio curiosities
May 9, 2025
Chimp conversations reveal hidden grammar similar to human language
Chattering chimpanzees are mixing their calls in ways that look a lot like grammar, giving new clues about how human language may have begun.

Bio curiosities
May 9, 2025
Chimp conversations reveal hidden grammar similar to human language
Chattering chimpanzees are mixing their calls in ways that look a lot like grammar, giving new clues about how human language may have begun.

Bio curiosities
May 9, 2025
Chimp conversations reveal hidden grammar similar to human language
Chattering chimpanzees are mixing their calls in ways that look a lot like grammar, giving new clues about how human language may have begun.

Bio curiosities
May 8, 2025
A hospital superbug that snacks on plastic
A hospital superbug has learned to digest medical plastic, raising concerns about device safety and infection risks.

Bio curiosities
May 8, 2025
A hospital superbug that snacks on plastic
A hospital superbug has learned to digest medical plastic, raising concerns about device safety and infection risks.

Bio curiosities
May 8, 2025
A hospital superbug that snacks on plastic
A hospital superbug has learned to digest medical plastic, raising concerns about device safety and infection risks.

Health news
May 8, 2025
First-of-its-kind surgery removes spinal tumor through eye socket
Surgeons successfully removed a dangerous spinal tumor through a patient's eye socket for the first time, marking a medical breakthrough. This remarkable procedure opens new doors for safely treating complex tumors.

Health news
May 8, 2025
First-of-its-kind surgery removes spinal tumor through eye socket
Surgeons successfully removed a dangerous spinal tumor through a patient's eye socket for the first time, marking a medical breakthrough. This remarkable procedure opens new doors for safely treating complex tumors.

Health news
May 8, 2025
First-of-its-kind surgery removes spinal tumor through eye socket
Surgeons successfully removed a dangerous spinal tumor through a patient's eye socket for the first time, marking a medical breakthrough. This remarkable procedure opens new doors for safely treating complex tumors.

Health news
May 7, 2025
How protein-slayer drugs (PROTACs) could beat some of the cruelest cancers
New PROTAC drugs cleverly remove harmful proteins from cells, giving new hope against stubborn cancers.

Health news
May 7, 2025
How protein-slayer drugs (PROTACs) could beat some of the cruelest cancers
New PROTAC drugs cleverly remove harmful proteins from cells, giving new hope against stubborn cancers.

Health news
May 7, 2025
How protein-slayer drugs (PROTACs) could beat some of the cruelest cancers
New PROTAC drugs cleverly remove harmful proteins from cells, giving new hope against stubborn cancers.

Health deep dive
May 6, 2025
Psoriasis and chronic inflammation: more than skin deep
Psoriasis is more than a skin condition; it's fueled by chronic inflammation affecting your whole body. Here's how lifestyle tweaks and supportive tools like SlothMD can help calm inflammation and keep flare-ups in check.

Health deep dive
May 6, 2025
Psoriasis and chronic inflammation: more than skin deep
Psoriasis is more than a skin condition; it's fueled by chronic inflammation affecting your whole body. Here's how lifestyle tweaks and supportive tools like SlothMD can help calm inflammation and keep flare-ups in check.

Health deep dive
May 6, 2025
Psoriasis and chronic inflammation: more than skin deep
Psoriasis is more than a skin condition; it's fueled by chronic inflammation affecting your whole body. Here's how lifestyle tweaks and supportive tools like SlothMD can help calm inflammation and keep flare-ups in check.

Future of healthcare
Apr 29, 2025
AI health assistants: helping with insurance, doctors, and staying healthy
Discover how AI health assistants, like SlothMD, simplify finding doctors, managing insurance, and staying healthy.

Future of healthcare
Apr 29, 2025
AI health assistants: helping with insurance, doctors, and staying healthy
Discover how AI health assistants, like SlothMD, simplify finding doctors, managing insurance, and staying healthy.

Future of healthcare
Apr 29, 2025
AI health assistants: helping with insurance, doctors, and staying healthy
Discover how AI health assistants, like SlothMD, simplify finding doctors, managing insurance, and staying healthy.

Future of healthcare
Apr 28, 2025
What is a consumer health app and how can it help you?
Wondering what "consumer health apps" are all about and how they might benefit you personally? This article explains how these easy-to-use apps on your phone can help you stay healthy.

Future of healthcare
Apr 28, 2025
What is a consumer health app and how can it help you?
Wondering what "consumer health apps" are all about and how they might benefit you personally? This article explains how these easy-to-use apps on your phone can help you stay healthy.

Future of healthcare
Apr 28, 2025
What is a consumer health app and how can it help you?
Wondering what "consumer health apps" are all about and how they might benefit you personally? This article explains how these easy-to-use apps on your phone can help you stay healthy.

Future of healthcare
Apr 27, 2025
Health AI: how smart computers are changing healthcare
Health AI is transforming healthcare by helping doctors spot issues earlier, assist in surgeries, and manage paperwork efficiently. At home, it powers personalized health apps, smart wearables, and virtual assistants, making proactive healthcare accessible to everyone.

Future of healthcare
Apr 27, 2025
Health AI: how smart computers are changing healthcare
Health AI is transforming healthcare by helping doctors spot issues earlier, assist in surgeries, and manage paperwork efficiently. At home, it powers personalized health apps, smart wearables, and virtual assistants, making proactive healthcare accessible to everyone.

Future of healthcare
Apr 27, 2025
Health AI: how smart computers are changing healthcare
Health AI is transforming healthcare by helping doctors spot issues earlier, assist in surgeries, and manage paperwork efficiently. At home, it powers personalized health apps, smart wearables, and virtual assistants, making proactive healthcare accessible to everyone.

Future of healthcare
Apr 26, 2025
Can an AI be your next doctor? Understanding “AI doctor” apps.
This quick read explains exactly what "AI doctor" apps (like SlothMD) are, how they provide personalized health advice using smart technology, and shares simple tips to safely benefit from them.

Future of healthcare
Apr 26, 2025
Can an AI be your next doctor? Understanding “AI doctor” apps.
This quick read explains exactly what "AI doctor" apps (like SlothMD) are, how they provide personalized health advice using smart technology, and shares simple tips to safely benefit from them.

Future of healthcare
Apr 26, 2025
Can an AI be your next doctor? Understanding “AI doctor” apps.
This quick read explains exactly what "AI doctor" apps (like SlothMD) are, how they provide personalized health advice using smart technology, and shares simple tips to safely benefit from them.

Health tips
Apr 20, 2025
Circadian misalignment vs. sleep deprivation: Why your body clock matters
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.

Health tips
Apr 20, 2025
Circadian misalignment vs. sleep deprivation: Why your body clock matters
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.

Health tips
Apr 20, 2025
Circadian misalignment vs. sleep deprivation: Why your body clock matters
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.

important in health
Apr 20, 2025
Alpha-Gal syndrome: how a tick bite can trigger a red meat allergy
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.

important in health
Apr 20, 2025
Alpha-Gal syndrome: how a tick bite can trigger a red meat allergy
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.

important in health
Apr 20, 2025
Alpha-Gal syndrome: how a tick bite can trigger a red meat allergy
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.

Health curiosities
Apr 19, 2025
Wounded skin sends a slow electrical signal for healing
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.

Health curiosities
Apr 19, 2025
Wounded skin sends a slow electrical signal for healing
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.

Health curiosities
Apr 19, 2025
Wounded skin sends a slow electrical signal for healing
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.

Health Curiosities
Apr 18, 2025
Rediscovered ovary organ: the rete ovarii changing fertility research
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.

Health Curiosities
Apr 18, 2025
Rediscovered ovary organ: the rete ovarii changing fertility research
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.

Health Curiosities
Apr 18, 2025
Rediscovered ovary organ: the rete ovarii changing fertility research
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.

Cool health tech
Apr 17, 2025
A gum that stops herpes?
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!

Cool health tech
Apr 17, 2025
A gum that stops herpes?
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!

Cool health tech
Apr 17, 2025
A gum that stops herpes?
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!

Health curiosities
Apr 16, 2025
Why we crave sugar even when full
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.

Health curiosities
Apr 16, 2025
Why we crave sugar even when full
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.

Health curiosities
Apr 16, 2025
Why we crave sugar even when full
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.

Health curiosities
Apr 14, 2025
Why do we hate certain foods?
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.

Health curiosities
Apr 14, 2025
Why do we hate certain foods?
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.

Health curiosities
Apr 14, 2025
Why do we hate certain foods?
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.

Science News
Apr 8, 2025
Can the shingles vaccine really lower dementia risk?
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.

Science News
Apr 8, 2025
Can the shingles vaccine really lower dementia risk?
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.

Science News
Apr 8, 2025
Can the shingles vaccine really lower dementia risk?
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.

Health tips
Apr 3, 2025
Why vitamin A and E supplements might be hurting 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.

Health tips
Apr 3, 2025
Why vitamin A and E supplements might be hurting 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.

Health tips
Apr 3, 2025
Why vitamin A and E supplements might be hurting 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.

Health tips
Mar 27, 2025
How much salt is too much?
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.

Health tips
Mar 27, 2025
How much salt is too much?
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.

Health tips
Mar 27, 2025
How much salt is too much?
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.

Health tips
Mar 21, 2025
Organizing medical records at home: the ultimate guide from SlothMD
Your utlimate step-by-step guide to organize medical records at home with SlothMD.

Health tips
Mar 21, 2025
Organizing medical records at home: the ultimate guide from SlothMD
Your utlimate step-by-step guide to organize medical records at home with SlothMD.

Health tips
Mar 21, 2025
Organizing medical records at home: the ultimate guide from SlothMD
Your utlimate step-by-step guide to organize medical records at home with SlothMD.

Health tips
Mar 20, 2025
How long do you have to keep medical records in California?
For an adult, medical records must be kept for at least 7 years after the date of your last visit or treatment.

Health tips
Mar 20, 2025
How long do you have to keep medical records in California?
For an adult, medical records must be kept for at least 7 years after the date of your last visit or treatment.

Health tips
Mar 20, 2025
How long do you have to keep medical records in California?
For an adult, medical records must be kept for at least 7 years after the date of your last visit or treatment.

Health tips
Mar 20, 2025
Who owns healthcare records in California?
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.

Health tips
Mar 20, 2025
Who owns healthcare records in California?
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.

Health tips
Mar 20, 2025
Who owns healthcare records in California?
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.

Health tips
Mar 19, 2025
How long to keep medical records?
How long should you keep medical records — and why organize them now?

Health tips
Mar 19, 2025
How long to keep medical records?
How long should you keep medical records — and why organize them now?

Health tips
Mar 19, 2025
How long to keep medical records?
How long should you keep medical records — and why organize them now?

Health tips
Mar 18, 2025
What are some of the benefits of electronic health records for patients?
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.

Health tips
Mar 18, 2025
What are some of the benefits of electronic health records for patients?
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.

Health tips
Mar 18, 2025
What are some of the benefits of electronic health records for patients?
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.

About SlothMD
Feb 28, 2025
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Why did we choose sloth as SlothMD mascot?

About SlothMD
Feb 28, 2025
SlothMD app
Why did we choose sloth as SlothMD mascot?

About SlothMD
Feb 28, 2025
SlothMD app
Why did we choose sloth as SlothMD mascot?