https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/emoji-use-workplace-professionalism-study https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/q0bc521h/54524882821767.webp The emoji you pick, and whether it matches the tone of your message, may impact both how competent your co-workers think you are, and how appropriate your message is for the workplace. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/ukg8d3oh/372233048504978.webp Overall, messages with no emoji received the highest ratings for competence and appropriateness. Medbound Times en 2026-04-26T20:00:00.000Z How Emoji Use at Work can Determine how Competent your Colleagues Think You Are Emojis, Gen Z, workplace culture, emoji workplace communication, emojis professionalism, slack emojis work, instant messaging workplace, digital communication norms, emoji study workplace, emoji use https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/youth-vaping-decline-evali-media-impact https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/rkntd62c/young-beautiful-brunette-woman-smoking-vaping-e-cigarette-with-smoke-black-wall.webp Youth vaping in the United States surged from 8.1% in 2017 to a peak of 20% in 2019 before beginning a sustained decline, reaching 5.9% by 2024. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2023-01/a07c90a9-1375-43cb-9b57-4bed28cdd9c8/s1.jpg E-cigarette or Vaping device use-associated lung injury, also known as EVALI, is a new, serious lung condition that mostly affects youth and young adults Medbound Times en 2026-04-26T17:30:00.000Z Anti-Vaping Advertisements and Lung Injury News Coverage Helped Reverse Trend in Teen Vaping vaping, E-Cigarette, youth vaping US, EVALI outbreak, anti vaping campaigns, teen vaping decline, FDA vaping ads, tobacco prevention study https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/audhd-autism-adhd-single-diagnosis-differences-explained https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/oldihytr/pexels-tara-winstead-8378742.webp AuDHD can be hard to diagnose as autism and ADHD traits often overlap and blur together. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/b5da5ble/pexels_burst_374631__1_.webp Late-diagnosed AuDHD individuals often build unique strategies to navigate challenges and turn strengths into success. Medbound Times en 2026-04-26T15:30:00.000Z AuDHD Means Being Autistic and Having ADHD. And It Can Look Very Different from a Single Diagnosis autism, ADHD, AuDHD meaning, autism and ADHD together, dual diagnosis autism ADHD, neurodevelopmental disorders, AuDHD symptoms, autism ADHD overlap, ADHD autism differences, diagnosis challenges AuDHD, neurodiversity awareness, mental health diagnosis https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/erectile-dysfunction-beyond-viagra-new-treatments https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/wmm22wp2/pexels-olly-3772618.webp Beyond physical functioning, erectile difficulties can impact sexual confidence, self-esteem, relationship satisfaction and quality-of-life. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/8sa41zql/pexels_burst_373905.webp In sexual health research, VR allows arousal and erectile responses to be examined in controlled, yet realistic contexts. Medbound Times en 2026-04-26T12:30:00.000Z Erectile Disorder: How Science is Moving Beyond Viagra erectile dysfunction, Ed treatment , new treatment for ED, viagra, virtual reality , sexual health , stem cell therapy https://www.medboundtimes.com/dentistry/west-bengal-dental-colleges-ranking-analysis https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-26/f6fnkt4w/RafiuddinAhmedDentalCollegeHospital-Moulali-Kolkata2012-09-291379.webp Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College and Hospital, Kolkata https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-26/py0uw24z/WestBengalinIndia1951.svg.webp West Bengal holds a unique place in the history of dental education in India, yet its current infrastructure does not reflect that legacy. Medbound Times en 2026-04-26T11:00:00.000Z Dental Education in West Bengal: Historic Legacy, Limited Growth, and Regional Disparities in India dental education, West Bengal, dental colleges West Bengal, dental education India, NIRF dental ranking India, dental colleges northeast India, DCI dental colleges India, dental education west bengal https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/plastic-film-tiny-pillars-tear-viruses-on-contact https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/9b65bfng/pexels-matilda-wormwood-4098326.webp Everyday surfaces we touch can quietly carry germs from place to place. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/txzdktcm/pexels_gabby_k_5842069.webp Nanospike surfaces can destroy viruses on contact, but rigid materials limit real-world use. Medbound Times en 2026-04-26T09:30:00.000Z New Plastic Film Covered in Thousands of Tiny Pillars Can Tear Apart Viruses on Contact Viruses, surface transmission viruses, germ spread surfaces, infection from touching surfaces, virus transmission hands, contaminated surfaces infection, hygiene and infection control, phone screen germs, public transport germs, hand to face infection route, surface-borne diseases, virus spread prevention https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/start-bike-ride-again-simple-habits-no-cyclist-needed https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/f1gbazpw/centre-for-ageing-better-xdHiXSZVR1E-unsplash.webp Rising fuel costs are pushing many to rediscover cycling. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/fz7fxyi4/pexels_iglp11_13365563__1_.webp In reality, cycling does not require a lot of specialist gear for most everyday trips. Medbound Times en 2026-04-26T06:30:00.000Z You Don’t Have to Be a Cyclist to Ride a Bike: Here’s How to Start Again habits, cycling restart tips, getting back to cycling, bike commuting benefits, rising fuel prices transport, alternative transport cycling, e-bike benefits, cycling motivation tips, urban cycling safety, bike maintenance basics https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/barbaric-problem-american-hospitals-getting-bigger https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/21tr4ybh/pexels-ivan-s-6436257-1.webp He refused the ER. She cared for him at home. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/susjqcbn/pexels_davegarcia_33642009.webp Experts push for a panel to address ED boarding and hospital payment policies. Medbound Times en 2026-04-26T03:30:00.000Z A ‘Barbaric’ Problem in American Hospitals Is Only Getting Bigger Hospital, emergency room refusal, esophageal cancer story, terminal illness care, end-of-life care, home-based medical care, palliative care at home, cancer patient experience, healthcare system challenges, ER avoidance, advanced cancer journey, caregiver experience, symptom management cancer https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/post-antibiotic-era-reshape-modern-medicine https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/hiaa2crg/pexels-shvetsa-3683081-1.webp Antibiotics transformed medicine, but rising resistance is weakening their power. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/68qvrwqs/pexels_shvetsa_4483340.webp Antimicrobial resistance kills over 35,000 people annually across Europe, posing a major public health threat. Medbound Times en 2026-04-26T01:00:00.000Z Post-Antibiotic Era Could Reshape Modern Medicine antibiotic, antibiotics breakthrough, antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic effectiveness decline, drug resistant bacteria, bacterial resistance, global health threat AMR, infection treatment challenges, antibiotic misuse, healthcare risks antibiotics, superbugs, infectious disease control https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/vitamin-d-home-test-guide https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/32c8sur6/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-26-2026-123450-AM.png At-home vitamin D test kits are gaining attention as consumers look for accessible ways to screen for possible deficiency. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/qnl90916/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-26-2026-123722-AM.png Sample collection, assay methods, and handling conditions can all influence the accuracy of at-home vitamin D test results. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/5fhuwjze/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-26-2026-123733-AM.png At-home vitamin D screening may be considered in certain higher-risk groups, though results may still need clinical interpretation. Medbound Times en 2026-04-25T22:00:00.000Z Do At-Home Vitamin D Test Kits Really Work? What Science Says Diet and Nutrition, Top Stories https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/why-ai-health-answers-are-wrong-despite-sounding-convincing https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/ucp2aoiw/pexels-thirdman-7659879.webp AI can deliver polished health answers in seconds but accuracy isn’t guaranteed. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/jniv7ez2/26601499_85z_2201_w009_n001_95c_p6_95__2_.webp AI chatbots struggled with citations, with reference accuracy averaging just 40%. Medbound Times en 2026-04-25T19:30:00.000Z Half of AI Health Answers Are Wrong Despite Sounding Convincing AI, health, AI health misinformation, chatbot medical advice risks, AI in healthcare accuracy, cancer treatment misinformation, alternative cancer clinics AI, unreliable AI answers, medical chatbot errors, health AI limitations, patient safety AI, digital health risks, AI hallucinations healthcare, misleading medical information https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/palantir-nhs-10-things-healthcare-services-explained https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/qc4y46oj/stomatolog-nurse-tooth-clinic-checking-patient-appointment-looking-computer-monitor-stomatology-assistant-teeth-doctor-discussing-reception-dental-office.webp Palantir’s growing role in the NHS data system sparks debate over efficiency, governance, and trust. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/ocjcp722/pexels_tima_miroshnichenko_9574502.webp Palantir acts as a data processor, while NHS organisations remain in control of how patient data is used. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/azsyzbx0/pexels-artempodrez-5716053-1.webp Break clause in current contract means data access can be fully revoked once the agreement ends, ensuring Palantir must lose access to all data upon termination. Medbound Times en 2026-04-25T18:00:00.000Z Palantir and the NHS: 10 Things You Need to Know HEALTHCARE, Palantir NHS, NHS Federated Data Platform, Palantir UK healthcare data, NHS data analytics system, In-Q-Tel Palantir funding, NHS data governance concerns, healthcare data transparency UK, NHS digital transformation, Palantir controversy NHS, patient data privacy UK, NHS £330 million contract https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/functional-neurological-disorder-explained-by-psychiatrist https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-23/mtja8g78/dissociativeconversiondisorder-1.webp Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), formerly called conversion disorder and termed Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder in the DSM-5, is a condition in which nervous system functioning is disrupted even when the brain may appear structurally normal. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-23/ukvwtn71/FNSDsymptomsinfographic.webp Symptoms of Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder(FNSD) Medbound Times en 2026-04-25T17:15:00.000Z What Is Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder? Causes & Symptoms Explained By Psychiatrist Functional Neurological Disorders https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/najafgarh-steroids-supplements-raid-fssai-nada-delhi https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/f33m17eq/pexels-kindelmedia-7773268.webp Joint task force uncovers illegal performance enhancing drugs, expired supplements in Delhi raid. Medbound Times en 2026-04-25T16:15:00.000Z Illegal Performance-Enhancing Drugs, Expired Supplements Seized in Delhi Raid Supplement, steroids, Najafgarh Raid Delhi, illegal steroids Delhi, NADA anti doping India, whey protein seizure India https://www.medboundtimes.com/biotechnology/pulse-oximeter-uses-accuracy-limitations https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/4thn2s7r/Wrist-oximeter.webp A pulse oximeter is a non-invasive device used to measure peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO₂) and pulse rate. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/hgemf8b6/PuloxPulseOximeter.webp Several factors can influence the accuracy of pulse oximeter readings, including motion during measurement, the presence of nail polish or artificial nails. Medbound Times en 2026-04-25T15:08:38.162Z Pulse Oximeters: From ICU Tool to Household Essential Pulse Oximeters, pulse oximetry, oxygen saturation monitor, SpO2 accuracy, pulse oximeter errors, FDA pulse oximeter, COVID oxygen monitoring https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/aiims-delhi-mbbs-exam-cheating-ai-hidden-phone https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/2yhldcq8/pexels-solenfeyissa-20870794-1.webp Acting on this suspicion, authorities conducted a check of the washroom facilities. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/5lrghqhp/pexels_andy_barbour_6683393.webp Dr. Reema Dada, media in-charge at AIIMS, confirmed the development. Medbound Times en 2026-04-25T13:45:00.000Z AIIMS New Delhi Cancels MBBS Exam After Alleged AI-Assisted Cheating Using Hidden Phone AIIMS Delhi, MBBS, AIIMS MBBS exam cheating, AIIMS MBBS exam cancelled , AI cheating in exam, AI in Education https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/how-indian-pharmacopoeia-mous-strengthens-pharmacovigilance https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/q9o427dm/pexels-shvets-production-9742778-1.webp Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission signs MoUs to strengthen medicine quality, safety, and pharmacovigilance across India. Medbound Times en 2026-04-25T12:45:00.000Z Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Signs MoUs to Boost Quality Checks, Pharmacovigilance medicines, Pharmacist, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, IPC MoU, PMBI collaboration, Janaushadhi Kendras, PMBJK medicines quality, pharmacovigilance India, rational use of medicines, drug quality assurance India, government healthcare initiatives India, affordable medicines India https://www.medboundtimes.com/healthcare-corruption/uk-biobanks-confidential-datasets-sale-china-alibaba-website https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/39eaeykf/close-up-scientific-micropipette-instruments-chemical-laboratory-medical-desk-empty-room-with-vacutainers-test-tubes-glass-samples-microscope-dna-animation-computer-1.webp UK Biobank alerts the UK government after confidential research datasets briefly appeared for sale on Alibaba. Medbound Times en 2026-04-25T11:15:00.000Z UK Biobank’s Confidential Datasets Appear For Sale on China’s Alibaba: Report China, UK Biobank data breach, UK Biobank dataset listing, Alibaba data listings, Chinese e-commerce data sale, biomedical data security, UK health data leak, research data misuse, UK government alert Biobank, sensitive health data protection, genetic data privacy, UK Biobank controversy https://www.medboundtimes.com/college-institute/online-mba-healthcare-management-india-fees-colleges-eligibility-career https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/oirmx1na/71C53D35-287B-48E0-AAC3-5E80494D066A.webp Working professionals in hospitals, insurance, pharmaceuticals, and health startups benefit from the flexibility of online learning. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-25/hymkzisp/pexels_olia_danilevich_8145328.webp An online MBA provides a strong foundation, but combining it with practical experience remains important. Medbound Times en 2026-04-25T08:45:29.979Z Online MBA in Healthcare Management in India: Courses, Fees, Eligibility, and Career Scope HEALTHCARE, online MBA in healthcare management India, MBA healthcare management online India, online MBA healthcare colleges India, healthcare management courses online India https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/why-fasting-can-lead-to-longer-lifespan https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/gc37etxu/Intermittentfasting.webp Intermittent fasting impact on long life and aging. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/jb7u781v/pexels-anntarazevich-5910773.webp During fasting stored glucose levels quickly burn through available glucose reserves and shift to breaking down stored lipids. Medbound Times en 2026-04-25T07:35:27.403Z Study Explores Why Fasting Can Lead to a Longer Lifespan Fitness and Wellness, diet, Nutrition https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/emotional-overload-autism-signs-triggers-coping-strategies https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/uvzmk9k5/AutismAspectSensorySensitivity1.webp Heightened senses, which can be a painful condition, is common in autism https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/nrvm7lmh/FourKidswithSignsofAutism.webp In children, whether autistic or not, emotional overload may appear as freezing, crying, hiding, or tantrums. Medbound Times en 2026-04-25T06:02:44.330Z Emotional Overload in Autism: Signs, Triggers, and Coping Strategies According to an Expert autism spectrum disorder, neurodevelopmental, paediatrics, developmental skills, Recreational, spectrum disorder, Counseling Psychology, psychiatric help https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/us-reading-scores-stagnant-new-textbooks-analysis https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-24/ux1ost2p/boy-two-girls-sitting-floor-reading-books.webp The fact that many young students struggle to read at grade level is not a new problem. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-24/e7omx0hf/children-group-reading-books.webp NAEP scores for most students in fourth grade, the only elementary school grade measured by the NAEP, have declined since the COVID-19 pandemic. Medbound Times en 2026-04-25T04:30:00.000Z New Reading Textbooks, Same Problem: Why Children’s Reading Scores in the US Aren’t Rising reading, USA, US reading scores, literacy education USA, reading textbooks effectiveness, readin habit in children, reading habit in children in us, NAEP reading results, phonics instruction, dyslexia education, education policy USA https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/insomnia-lying-awake-bed-cbti-sleep-tips https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-24/shmb2xag/pexels-shvets-production-8410719.webp Some current issues in insomnia research include the need to understand different types of insomnia symptoms, and their relationship to health and performance risks. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-24/ccuwd57t/pexels_cottonbro_6941117.webp Cognitive behavioural treatment for insomnia (CBTI) is a package of techniques designed to maximise sleepiness at bedtime. Medbound Times en 2026-04-25T02:30:00.000Z How Scientists Changed Their View of Insomnia insomnia, lying awake, sleep problem , less sleep, bad sleep, asleep faster https://www.medboundtimes.com/biotechnology/friedrich-miescher-discovery-dna-history https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-23/rh7s7zci/DNAdoublehelixhorizontal.webp Working in what he likened to the laboratory of a medieval alchemist, the first stage of Miescher’s research was the unsavoury task of scraping pus from discarded surgical bandages, obtained from the local hospital. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-23/dtbmv7qu/DNAdoublehelix13081113544.webp Rising in the dark and cold of a winter morning, Miescher would walk down to the banks of the Rhine to catch salmon, then extract their DNA in his laboratory. Medbound Times en 2026-04-25T00:30:00.000Z Our Unsung Hero of Science: Friedrich Miescher, the Man who Discovered DNA DNA sequence, dna, Friedrich Miescher, discovery of DNA, Nuclein, history of genetics, DNA discovery timeline, molecular biology history, Watson Crick DNA, DNA Day https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/ucla-wearable-tech-early-autism-detection-infants https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-24/xvsr73c7/pexels-anthony-fomin-3802557-33264675.webp The new study will recruit about 120 infants who have an increased likelihood of having autism because they have an older sibling with autism spectrum disorder. Medbound Times en 2026-04-24T22:00:00.000Z Can Wearable Technology Detect the Earliest Signs of Autism in Infants? New Study Seeks to Find Out autism, child, health research , autism , autism diagnosis , early diagnosis , motor signs https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/stress-and-weight-gain-causes-cortisol-sleep-cravings https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-20/rd6f2pnc/francisco-moreno-wuo8KnyCm4I-unsplash.webp Ongoing stress can disrupt hormones, increase cravings and contribute to gradual weight gain over time. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-22/8dip6vwb/fuu-j-Fu7RNjl-pW0-unsplash.webp Chronic stress raises cortisol levels, which can lead to increased fat storage particularly around the abdomen. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-20/p3l33fl3/artem-labunsky-lp8l7ne4zPg-unsplash.webp Emotional eating is a common response to chronic stress, where elevated cortisol levels can increase cravings and result iin gradual weight gain. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-20/2mumqvm3/vitaly-gariev-ahSmXcBtej4-unsplash.webp Practicing mindfulness meditation can help reduce stress levels, balance hormones, and support overall mental well-being. An important step in preventing stress-related weight gain. Medbound Times en 2026-04-24T20:16:50.662Z Can Stress Cause Weight Gain? How Cortisol, Sleep and Cravings Affect Body Fat stress, weight gain