https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/kolkata-cardiologist-rs500-discount-patients-jai-shri-ram https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/it74vldo/pexels-cottonbro-7578800.webp A Kolkata cardiologist has sparked debate after offering a Rs 500 discount to patients presenting a “Jai Shri Ram” poster at his private clinic. Medbound Times en 2026-04-15T16:22:58.243Z Kolkata Cardiologist Clarifies Over Rs. 500 Discount to Patients with ‘Jai Shri Ram’ Poster patient, Cardiologist, Kolkata cardiologist, Dr P K Hazra, Jai Shri Ram discount, Rs 500 consultation discount, Ballygunge clinic Kolkata, Manipal Hospital cardiologist, India medical news, patient discount offer Kolkata, controversial medical offer India, healthcare news Kolkata https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/mumbai-drug-overdose-case-six-arrested https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/36pbp83l/pexels-piyapong89-4541337-1.jpg Police have arrested six people, including the organiser and a suspected supplier, after the alleged drug overdose deaths of two MBA students at a Mumbai concert. Medbound Times en 2026-04-15T15:01:27.070Z Mumbai Drug Overdose Case: Shocking Details Emerge, Six Arrested So Far Drug, Mumbai drug overdose case, Goregaon East music concert deaths, Mumbai Police arrests drug case, six arrested Mumbai drug case, event organiser arrested Mumbai, April 11 music event Mumbai, drug use at public gatherings India, Mumbai concert drug incident, student overdose case Mumbai, nightlife drug safety concerns, Mumbai crime news drug overdose, https://www.medboundtimes.com/college-institute/mbbs-in-hungary-fees-eligibility-universities-admission-indian-students https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/bbzsu5vr/pexels-benan-sude-156926722-13625293.webp MBBS in Hungary strikes a balance between quality, affordability, and global recognition. Medbound Times en 2026-04-15T14:00:00.000Z Why MBBS in Hungary is Gaining Popularity Among Indian Students MBBS, MBBS in Hungary, MBBS in Hungary for Indian students, Hungary MBBS fees, study MBBS in Hungary, MBBS abroad Hungary https://www.medboundtimes.com/dentistry/teeth-whitening-kits-2026-types-safety-home-use https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/tfk6fxgz/task01kp8h1ts2frbbw70r1rb5jhzc1776255337img0.webp At-home teeth whitening kits provide a non-invasive, accessible method for improving dental aesthetics. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/7cwrtg6p/유전적원인.webp Before and after pictures of teeth whitening. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/6xgtuedh/task01kp8g88age6dawtkp7py6bsav1776254486img0.webp While generally safe, they are best suited for mild to moderate discoloration, and users should be aware of limitations. Medbound Times en 2026-04-15T13:00:00.000Z At-Home Teeth Whitening Kits in 2026: Types, Mechanisms, Safety, and What’s Available in the Market teeth whitening, teeth whitening kits 2026, at home teeth whitening, whitening strips vs gel, LED teeth whitening, how teeth whitening works, best whitening kits https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/3d-printed-anatomical-models-surgery-india https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/qudc1h4k/GeminiGeneratedImagepj1ajqpj1ajqpj1a.png 3D-printed anatomical models are revolutionizing surgical planning in India by improving precision, reducing complications, and enabling personalized care. Medbound Times en 2026-04-15T12:18:39.331Z How 3D-Printed Anatomical Models Are Transforming Surgery in India 3D printing https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/save-more-lives-or-life-years-healthcare-study https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/6z6fruxm/pexels-kampus-6762298-1.webp A difficult choice: save one life with more years ahead, or several lives with fewer years each. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/fv7k8kar/pexels_cottonbro_7578802.webp A growing gap: when healthcare policies focus on life-years, but public values call for fairness and nuance. Medbound Times en 2026-04-15T11:30:47.803Z Would You Save More Lives or More Years of Life? A Global Study Reveals How People Really Think HEALTHCARE, saving lives vs life years, healthcare ethics decision making, quality adjusted life year QALY, health economics trade offs, COVID pandemic study public opinion, healthcare prioritization ethics, life expectancy vs number of lives, medical resource allocation, global health policy research, public attitudes healthcare decisions, fairness in healthcare systems https://www.medboundtimes.com/pharmacy/beyond-retail-pharmacy-healthcare-innovation https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/p8aoqrrb/pexels-shvets-production-9742765.webp Pharmacists are increasingly moving beyond traditional roles to shape how healthcare is delivered, accessed, and experienced. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/ntilrrcy/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_15_at_14_26_35.webp Plazza offers a significantly wider catalog, including prescription drugs. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/9lsw4yja/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_15_at_14_32_54.webp Alli combines clinical expertise with operational insight to tackle fragmented supply chains and access barriers. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/h27cqywz/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_15_at_14_37_53.webp Amazon acquired PillPack for approximately $753 million, marking a major entry into the digital pharmacy space. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/in7z73ye/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_15_at_14_43_49.webp By reducing administrative burden, the platform allows pharmacists to focus more on clinical care. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/aai32bfe/Screenshot_2026_04_15_145004.webp Myra was later acquired by Medlife, further integrating its rapid delivery model into India’s growing digital pharmacy ecosystem. Medbound Times en 2026-04-15T09:35:00.000Z Beyond the Chemist Shop: Pharmacists Turning Founders in Healthtech digital, medicines, pharmacist entrepreneurs, healthcare ventures, healthtech founders, pharmacy innovation, digital pharmacy platforms https://www.medboundtimes.com/healthcare-corruption/hiv-outbreak-pakistan-children-syringe-reuse-taunsa-hospital https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-11/k2g2xqfg/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-5234480.webp Over 300 children in Pakistan contracted HIV at a Taunsa hospital due to unsafe syringe reuse. Investigation reveals major infection control lapses. Medbound Times en 2026-04-15T08:37:46.561Z Over 300 Children Diagnosed with HIV in Pakistan Hospital Linked to Syringe Reuse HIV, pakistan https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/effects-living-nuclear-submarine-human-body https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/wqmgd2eq/indian-navy-nuclear-submarine-representative.webp An Indian Navy submarine (Representative image) https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/je4rebva/GeminiGeneratedImage3j0xbn3j0xbn3j0x.webp Four key physiological stressors during submarine deployment, based on peer-reviewed research Medbound Times en 2026-04-15T07:00:00.000Z What Living Inside Submarine for Months Does to the Human Body India, Navy, submarine medicine, veterans, navy crew, low-dose radiation, sealed air https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/why-public-trust-in-ai-healthcare-is-declining-us-survey https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-10/3kmx2jyn/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-5452300-1-1.webp AI is expanding everywhere, but fewer Americans feel comfortable with its role in healthcare. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-10/zir806gb/pexels_tima_miroshnichenko_6011660_1.webp AI should support care, not replace it patients still need human oversight and clinical guidance. Medbound Times en 2026-04-15T06:03:30.744Z Public Comfort with AI in Health Care Falls, Ohio State Survey Finds AI, HEALTHCARE, AI in healthcare, artificial intelligence healthcare survey, patient trust AI, public opinion AI medicine, healthcare technology adoption, AI medical acceptance decline, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center survey, AI efficiency healthcare, digital health trends, patient attitudes AI https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/children-family-courts-self-harm-risk-new-research https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-11/tfzmao74/pexels-artempodrez-6990574-1.webp Family courts intervene during some of the most difficult moments in a child’s life, including parental separation and safety concerns. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-11/qn5e6wgn/pexels_keira_burton_6624312.webp Families involved in court cases often face wider social and health challenges, increasing self-harm risk in young people. Medbound Times en 2026-04-15T04:30:00.000Z Children Going Through Family Courts Face Increased Risk of Self-Harm, New Research Finds children, family courts children, self-harm risk, child mental health, care proceedings, child welfare, Swansea University research, youth mental health, family disputes children, court involvement children, adolescent self-harm, mental health risk factors, public health research https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/brain-impulse-control-genes-linked-to-addiction-risk-disorder https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/6lp1qp60/3d-render-grunge-style-brain-image-dna-strands-background-2.webp Addiction risk is shaped more by brain function and impulse control than by any single substance. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/dedbeimh/35188118_dna3.webp Polygenic scores combine thousands of genetic variants to estimate addiction risk. Medbound Times en 2026-04-15T02:30:00.000Z Genes Tied to Impulse Control Play a Major Role in Addiction Risk genes, addiction, brain, genetic risk addiction, substance use disorder genetics, brain reward system, impulse control genes, addiction neuroscience, behavioral disinhibition, addiction risk factors, genetic pathways addiction, brain and addiction, mental health genetics https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/magic-mushroom-products-colorado-gas-stations-public-health-warning https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/lemft6g5/pexels-marek-piwnicki-3907296-13922617.webp This isn’t the first time psilocybin-laced products have been found in Denver. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/vb0r625l/pexels_nathanjhilton_5349217.webp Growing magic mushrooms and sharing them with friends is legal under Colorado law, but selling them is not. Medbound Times en 2026-04-15T00:30:00.000Z Magic Mushroom-Infused Products Appear in Colorado Gas Stations—What Public Health Officials Want Consumers to Know public health, food safety, Mushroom, PolkaDot chocolate bars, mushroom chocolate warning, psilocybin-infused products, synthetic psychoactive drugs, gas station drugs, public health alert, drug-laced chocolate, unsafe candy products, children health risks https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/africa-health-worker-shortage-colonial-history-impact https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/wgwyg064/group-african-doctors-students-near-medical-university-outdoor.jpg The world faces a major health worker shortage by 2030, with Africa expected to be most affected. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/srobuzrx/doctor_standing_hospital_premises.webp Healthcare worker migration is shaped by global systems, not just individual choices. Medbound Times en 2026-04-14T22:00:00.000Z Africa Is Losing Health Workers When It Can Least Afford To—A Pattern Rooted in Colonial History health, WHO health worker shortage, global healthcare workforce crisis, Africa health worker shortage, medical staff deficit 2030, WHO 11 million health workers, healthcare system capacity, disease burden healthcare needs, global health workforce gap, doctors nurses shortage Africa, public health workforce planning https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/what-is-andrographis-cold-and-flu-ingredient-tga-warning https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/xd9ym5um/pexels-shvetsa-3683081.webp Common cold and flu herbal supplements face scrutiny after regulators warn of rare but severe allergic reactions linked to a widely used ingredient. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/bxecggzd/medicine_pharmaceutics_health_care_people_concept_female_pharmacist_taking_medications_from_shelf.jpg Despite updated warnings and restricted pharmacy access, serious adverse reactions to the herbal ingredient have continued to be reported. Medbound Times en 2026-04-14T19:30:00.000Z What Is Andrographis, the Cold and Flu Ingredient the TGA Says Can Be Fatal? Flu, andrographis, cold and flu ingredient, TGA warning, fatal allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, herbal supplement safety, Andrographis paniculata, traditional medicine, immune support herb, supplement side effects https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/d2c-healthcare-nutrition-startups-india-2026 https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/49u5sry6/GeminiGeneratedImagepjbbyupjbbyupjbb.png From women’s health to sports nutrition, these D2C startups are redefining India’s healthcare market in 2026. Medbound Times en 2026-04-14T18:28:00.983Z 5 Under-the-Radar D2C Healthcare and Nutrition Startups in India to Watch in 2026 Diet and Nutrition, Top Stories https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/ai-drug-discovery-india-pharma-2026 https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/8h235iwj/doctor-from-future-concept.webp The inaugural plenary session highlighted the urgent need to bridge the gap between policy intent and on-ground execution. Medbound Times en 2026-04-14T16:00:08.630Z AI will Play a Pivotal Role in Accelerating Drug Discovery: Experts Drug Discovery, AI drug discovery India, India Pharma 2026, CRDMO India growth, pharmaceutical innovation India, precision medicine AI, drug controller India, drug controller India, pharma policy India https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/prevent-travellers-tummy-digestion-diarrhoea https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-10/hggexkqw/pexels-eminent-luggage-1233435654-22744123-1.webp Travelling abroad offers a refreshing escape from routine opening the door to new cultures, flavours, and unforgettable experiences beyond everyday life. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-10/8h3uf8r9/pexels_gabby_k_7411935.webp Before travelling, it’s important to check health risks in your destination, including food and water safety guidelines and recommended vaccinations. Medbound Times en 2026-04-14T15:00:00.000Z Traveller’s Tummy: Why Going on Holiday Can Affect Your Bowel Habits – and What You Can Do to Prevent It diarrhoea, food, traveller’s tummy, travel bowel issues, holiday digestion problems, constipation on holiday, diarrhoea while travelling, travel gut health, bloating while travelling, prevent traveller’s diarrhoea, travel nutrition tips https://www.medboundtimes.com/college-institute/mba-healthcare-management-india-colleges-fees-syllabus-scope https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/9z7egskz/RiGmU.webp An MBA in Healthcare Management welcomes applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/9jglel3x/pexels_mandiri_abadi_396768996_15030654.webp Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing sectors in India, creating strong demand for management professionals. Medbound Times en 2026-04-14T13:35:00.000Z MBA in Healthcare Management in India: Top Colleges, Fees, Scope & Career Opportunities HEALTHCARE, healthcare management, mba healthcare management india, healthcare mba colleges india, mba hospital management fees, healthcare management syllabus mba, mba healthcare eligibility india https://www.medboundtimes.com/dentistry/delhi-ncr-dental-colleges-rankings https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/j5hwm1tu/task01kp5ysk0nf8qbcez3xfk7dvjv1776169097img1.webp Urban regions like Delhi exhibit a higher dentist-to-population ratio compared to rural areas. Medbound Times en 2026-04-14T12:21:06.324Z Dental Colleges in Delhi–NCR: Structure, Institutions, and Regional Landscape Delhi, private dental colleges, Dental Colleges, dental colleges Delhi NCR, dental education India, NIRF dental rankings, Delhi Dental Council dentists, BDS colleges Delhi, MDS colleges NCR, private dental colleges NCR, government dental colleges Delhi https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/child-cancer-support-ngos-india https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/q8tweqpg/pexels-tara-winstead-8385237.webp Indian Cancer Society reports that over 50,000 children are diagnosed with cancer in India each year, contributing substantially to the global burden. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/e60idw2j/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_14_at_14_58_13.webp Its research arm also drives evidence-based interventions in childhood cancer outcomes. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/4lvbywip/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_14_at_14_58_12.webp By combining medical science with nutrition, Cuddles has positioned itself as a key player in improving pediatric cancer survival in India. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/uyrgq73v/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_14_at_14_58_12_1.webp ImPaCCT operates directly within the hospital ecosystem, enabling seamless coordination between medical treatment and psychosocial support. Medbound Times en 2026-04-14T10:00:00.000Z Three Well-Known Cancer NGOs in India Supporting Pediatric Care cancer, children, childhood cancer NGOs India, pediatric cancer NGOs India, cancer support NGOs for children India, child cancer care NGO India, pediatric oncology support India NGO, CanKids India childhood cancer support https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/kerala-bds-student-death-harassment-protests https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/4u9vlanz/paolo-chiabrando-OTfEFC6FlNs-unsplash.jpg Kerala dental student’s death triggers protests and probes amid serious harassment allegations against faculty. Medbound Times en 2026-04-14T09:05:00.000Z Kerala Dental Student’s Death Sparks Protests, Multiple Probes Ordered amid Harassment Allegations India, Top Stories https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/top-medical-colleges-in-india-with-anatomy-labs https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/znugtcjs/GeminiGeneratedImageflcombflcombflco.png Looking for top anatomy colleges in India? Find institutes with advanced labs, cadaver training, and research facilities. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/7ab97w7t/AIIMS-NewDelhisWardBlock.jpg AIIMS Delhi stands out for combining traditional anatomy teaching with high-end research infrastructure, offering students exposure to both clinical and molecular aspects of anatomy. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/ww382ru1/Christian_Medical_College.jpg CMC Vellore is particularly known for its strong clinical orientation in anatomy education, where cadaveric training is closely linked to surgical and diagnostic applications. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/c9hlsugn/JIPMERadminblock.jpg JIPMER stands out for its integration of traditional anatomy teaching with advanced cytogenetic and molecular research facilities. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/js5ag6x5/1280px-BHUMainGateBanarasHinduUniversity.jpg IMS-BHU combines classical anatomical teaching with modern research techniques, providing a strong academic foundation. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/jw60amoa/KGMULucknow.jpg KGMU offers a strong blend of practical skill-based training and research-oriented learning. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/zrp7zrgv/task01kp5e4eqxfhw83ffwh9f0thpc1776151642img1.webp For aspiring medical professionals, such environments not only enhance anatomical knowledge but also prepare them for clinical practice, surgery, and research careers. Medbound Times en 2026-04-14T07:44:08.935Z Top Medical Colleges in India with Advanced Anatomy Labs, Cadaver Training, and Research Facilities Anatomy https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/best-concierge-medical-services-san-diego-24-7-doctor-access https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/f4g5y7we/pexels-gustavo-fring-4173251-3.webp Ask whether after-hours calls reach your actual doctor, a covering physician, a nurse, or land in a messaging queue. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/p1rdwp0k/pexels_polina_tankilevitch_3873147.webp Choosing the right concierge medical service in San Diego with 24/7 doctor access depends on your priorities. Medbound Times en 2026-04-14T07:02:00.000Z Best Concierge Medical Services in San Diego With 24/7 Doctor Access medical services, concierge medical services San Diego, concierge medicine San Diego, 24/7 doctor access San Diego, private doctor San Diego https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/how-far-can-automation-and-ai-support-psychotherapy https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-08/lm3zy6ub/pexels-timur-weber-8560205.webp AI enters the therapy room: How conversational technology is reshaping human-centered psychotherapy. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-08/zo94m9yq/pexels_timur_weber_8560216.webp Evaluating therapy sessions remains slow and challenging, often underused despite its importance. Medbound Times en 2026-04-14T05:39:23.522Z How Far Can Automation and AI Support Psychotherapy? psychotherapy, AI, mental health, human therapy, conversational AI, large language models, LLMs, AI in therapy, patient-therapist interaction, digital mental health, AI mental health tools https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/healthcare-workers-warzones-risk-protection-question https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/yhva31cu/80079053800654-3-2.webp Humanitarian workers continue their mission in conflict zones to protect and support civilians. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/x1qywjxj/39926555_2301_q702_032_S_m005_c12_conference_stage__1_.webp Global efforts are growing to strengthen legal protection for humanitarian workers in conflict zones. Medbound Times en 2026-04-14T04:30:00.000Z Health-Care Workers Risk Their Lives in Warzones—Are We Protecting Them Enough? HEALTHCARE, humanitarian workers, aid workers safety, warzone health workers, humanitarian crisis zones, US-Iran conflict aid, protection of aid workers, international humanitarian law, conflict zone casualties, emergency relief operations, disaster response teams, Red Cross Red Crescent workers, aid worker safety concerns https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/are-peptide-injections-safe-for-humans-anti-ageing https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/xd825lx9/pexels-prolificpeople-34220540-1.webp Peptides promoted online for skin repair and anti-ageing are widely sold despite limited regulation and safety oversight in Australia. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/wuhlrh62/pexels_polina_kovaleva_8102134.webp Certain peptides sold online are promoted for anti-ageing benefits like boosting collagen, repairing skin, and reducing wrinkles, despite limited evidence in humans. Medbound Times en 2026-04-14T02:30:00.000Z Injectable Peptides are the New Anti‑ageing Trend. But What Evidence Do We have They’re Safe For Humans? anti ageing, Injection, injectable peptides, anti-ageing trend, peptide safety, human evidence, cosmetic injections, skin rejuvenation, collagen production, wellness injections, beauty industry science https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/is-sitting-with-legs-crossed-bad-back-pain-joint-pain-reasons https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/ar9y0d4f/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6968099-1.webp Many childhood health warnings suggest crossing your legs is harmful, but research questions whether it is actually bad for your health. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/pjnevoem/pexels_ivan_s_7671351.webp Staying in one posture for too long whether sitting cross-legged, upright, or slouched can be more problematic than the position itself. Medbound Times en 2026-04-14T00:30:00.000Z Is Sitting With Your Legs Crossed Actually Bad For You? back pain, joint pain, crossing legs health, sitting cross-legged harmful, legs crossed posture, is sitting cross legged bad, posture myths, back pain sitting positions, hip knee health sitting, varicose veins causes, sitting posture health, childhood health myths https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/are-we-truly-free-to-make-decisions-brain-study-process-cognitive https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/npc1vy6s/pexels-anderson-alves-2158767102-35661532.webp Choosing between a doughnut and a tart at a bakery reflects how the brain weighs options before making a decision. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/qq7iska6/pexels_tirachard_kumtanom_112571_574282.webp Brain activity was recorded while participants made free or forced choices between coloured balloons. Medbound Times en 2026-04-13T22:00:00.000Z Are We Ever Truly Free to Make Decisions? New Study Tracks a Universal Process in the Brain brain, free choice decision making, forced vs free decisions, brain decision process, bakery example neuroscience, doughnut or tart choice, human decision making psychology, cognitive neuroscience study, evidence accumulation brain, preference based decisions https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/social-media-culture-and-hobbies-protect-physical-activity-balance https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/qlbt02wt/pexels-yaroslav-shuraev-4362302-1.webp Hobbies are increasingly turning into side hustles as hustle culture and rising costs blur the line between joy and work. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/4ae3nidz/pexels_rdne_8174451.webp Hobbies play an important role in well-being because they offer repeated, meaningful enjoyment not tied to professional or financial incentives. Medbound Times en 2026-04-13T19:30:00.000Z How to Protect Your Hobbies in a Culture That Wants to Exploit Them social media, physical activity, hobbies and monetization, gig economy side hustles, hustle culture pressure, turning hobbies into income, freelance platforms Uber TaskRabbit Etsy, work life balance, flexible freelance work, digital gig economy https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/1969-artificial-heart-debakey-cooley-feud https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/fdsskt64/MedBound-Times-Image-Edits-2026-04-13T234027.481.png How a first artificial heart implant in 1969 led to a decades-long feud and changed surgical ethics forever. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/nwznd657/Liotta-Cooley.jpg Historic operation, the first in the history of medicine. Total replacement of the heart with an artificial heart in orthotopic position (within the pericardial sac). On the left, Dr. Liotta. In the center of the image, the patient’s empty pericardial sac, Mr. H. Karp. On the right, the hands of Dr. Cooley holding Mr. Karp’s heart and the artificial heart just before implantation. Texas Heart Institute, Houston (April 4, 1969). In the lower right inset: Dr. Cooley holds the artificial heart at the time of its removal and the donor heart (April 7, 1969). Medbound Times en 2026-04-13T18:27:24.159Z Dr. Michael DeBakey vs Dr. Denton Cooley: How the First Artificial Heart Surgery in 1969 Sparked a Feud That Changed Medicine Forever Medicine, Top Stories https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/post-icu-syndrome-recovery-struggles https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/qs0g2vjm/engin-akyurt-VPM0C6dN-70-unsplash.webp A patient in intensive care Medbound Times en 2026-04-13T17:29:31.655Z For Many Patients Leaving the ICU, the Struggle Has Only Just Begun ICU, cognitive difficulties https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/british-children-taller-obesity-health-concerns https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/mai44bag/full-shot-teacher-measuring-girl-1.webp British children are growing taller challenging common concerns about declining growth. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-13/ev7mpxqz/pexels_pavel_danilyuk_7801341.webp Health inequalities continue to drive weight gain, especially among disadvantaged families. Medbound Times en 2026-04-13T16:27:58.767Z British Children Are Getting Taller And Obesity May Be the Cause children, obesity, child height trends UK, childhood obesity UK, children getting taller obesity, child growth data Britain, health inequality children, obesity and growth, UK child health trends, childhood obesity impact, public health children UK, child development obesity