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Scientists found T cells act as messengers between the gut, fat, and brain, revealing how our immune system helps control hunger and behavior.

Scientists are developing easier, faster CAR-T therapies by engineering immune cells inside the body, with the hope of making cancer treatment safer, more affordable, and available to more people.

Discover how scientists use genomes to design powerful microbial communities, unlocking breakthroughs in medicine, waste management, and climate solutions.

Bedbugs boomed when humans built the first cities, turning these tiny insects into some of the world’s earliest urban pests. Find out how our history shaped theirs!

Are twins doomed to share the same allergies? Discover how genes, environment, and even city life shape what makes us sneeze and itch.

Genetics reveals that race is a social idea, not a biological reality, with more diversity within groups than between them.

Scientists found ancient proteins in fossil teeth that reveal surprising details about our distant relatives, including their sex and family differences.

Have you noticed your pruney fingers look the same every time you soak? Science reveals why these wrinkly patterns repeat, and what it means for your body.

A new study reveals that muscle power—not just strength—can help you stay healthy and live longer, with easy ways to boost it at any age.

Scientists discovered special immune cells deep in the brain that help control eating, revealing surprising links between our brains, gut, and body fat.

Young people face a tipping point as climate change, digital life, rising obesity, and mental health struggles create unique health challenges never seen before. Here’s what this means for the next generation.

Discover the sneaky germs hiding in your kitchen and learn simple tricks to keep your family safe from food poisoning.

Scientists are developing "brain shuttles" to deliver medicine past the brain's natural defenses, bringing new hope for tough diseases like Hunter syndrome and Alzheimer's.

Scientists built a huge cell atlas to reveal how our body’s cells team up in health—and how these teams get disrupted in cancer.

Doctors used a next-generation gene-editing tool called prime editing to help a teen with a rare immune disorder, opening the door to safer, smarter treatments for genetic diseases.

Scientists can now measure chemicals in blood and urine to reveal how much ultra-processed food you eat, helping link diets to diseases like diabetes and cancer.

Scientists developed special contact lenses that let people see infrared light, opening the door to futuristic vision superpowers. Here’s how these lenses work and what they could mean for your health.

Wearing wool clothes thousands of years ago helped body lice and a dangerous fever-causing germ spread among humans. Discover how fashion influenced disease history and what it teaches us today.

Could a brain-invading fungus like in "The Last of Us" ever threaten humans? Science gives us the real scoop behind the fiction.

Did you know that hearing birds sing can actually lift your mood and help your brain relax? Discover the science behind nature's music and how it benefits your mental health.

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.

Every family passes down DNA changes. A new study of four generations reveals how quickly these mutations happen.

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.

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.

Learn how to manage your health effectively using virtual health tools like SlothMD, including symptom checking, managing health records, and getting timely advice.

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.

Smart telehealth merges the convenience of virtual care with intelligent assistance. Tools like SlothMD aim to make healthcare simple.

SlothMD is like a knowledgeable friend that helps with all your health questions and tasks, through app or text.

Chattering chimpanzees are mixing their calls in ways that look a lot like grammar, giving new clues about how human language may have begun.

A hospital superbug has learned to digest medical plastic, raising concerns about device safety and infection risks.

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.

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.

Discover how AI health assistants, like SlothMD, simplify finding doctors, managing insurance, and staying healthy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 with SlothMD.

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 it.

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