https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/california-governor-uninsured-health-coverage-surge https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-11/ummdi1s3/tumisu-insurance-1991216.webp California achieved one of the most dramatic drops in its uninsured population in the nation, largely credited to the state’s robust adoption of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-11/pwsdutht/canva_people_putting_their_hands_together_MAEk_QqIhzM.webp At a policy forum hosted by Politico last month, Becerra promised Californians would not lose health coverage despite federal cutbacks, saying he would push the industry to eliminate waste from “attorneys, accountants, pencil pushers” that cost consumers billions. Medbound Times en 2026-09-11T14:30:00.000Z ‘It’s Triage’: California’s Next Governor Will Face Destabilizing Surge in Uninsured healthcare policy, medicaid https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/mother-newborn-die-sealed-hospital-mau-up https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-11/9bhrv1ly/Mau-hospital-tragedy.webp A pregnant woman and her newborn child died after allegedly receiving treatment at a seized hospital. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-11/dfwpm8xf/Gemini_Generated_Image_9gemaf9gemaf9gem.webp The investigation is ongoing, and the administration is probing how treatment was allegedly being carried out at the sealed facility. Medbound Times en 2026-09-11T12:30:00.000Z Mother, Newborn Die at Sealed UP Hospital Allegedly Operating Through a Backdoor newborn death, CMO, Chief Medical Officer, ASHA worker, Pankaj Rai Mau CMO, private hospital, FIR https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/tiss-student-dies-cardiac-arrest-no-doctor-ambulance https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-09/uqjo04lr/TISS-student-cardiac-arrest.webp Dr. Janarthanan Pownraj, a 26-year-old first-year student at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), died after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-09/4nc1oqbr/aman_chaturvedi_U_elDBX_QAk_unsplash.webp TISS healthcare facility had no ambulance Medbound Times en 2026-09-11T11:30:26.128Z TISS Student Dies of Cardiac Arrest; Students Allege No Doctor or Ambulance on Campus cardiac arrest, Medical Negligence, TISS, TATA Institdute of Social Science, MPH, chest pain, medical emergency https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/effort-to-reduce-cancer-risk-for-firefighters https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-11/k2xw2tz7/firefighters.webp Occupational cancer is now the leading cause of firefighter death. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-11/1g5p1lft/firefighter_gear.webp Every day, firefighters across the state are doing heroes’ work, but their gear isn’t fully protecting them. Medbound Times en 2026-09-11T10:30:00.000Z Researchers Lead Statewide Effort to Reduce Cancer Risk for Firefighters cancer, Firefighters, occupational cancer, protective gear, lithium ion batteries, PAHs, PFAS https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/up-retired-doctors-reappointment-till-70 https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-11/9cfpmxbv/Older-doctor-discussing-a-case.webp The decision, approved by CM Yogi Adityanath, will allow retired specialists from the Provincial Medical and Health Services (PMHS) cadre to continue providing services. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-11/lpo7j51z/Older-doctor-working-in-his-room.webp The policy was made to address the staff shortage amidst increasing population and patient pressure. Medbound Times en 2026-09-11T08:58:43.636Z UP Doctors Can Work Till 70 After Retirement as Yogi Govt Approves Reappointment Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, doctor, Yogi Adityanath, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, ACS Amit Kumar Ghosh, Provincial Medical and Health Services (PMHS), primary health centres (PHCs), community health centres (CHCs) https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/babies-expect-caregivers-to-comfort-crying-infants https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-11/w929xhvp/caregiver-with-child.webp Even before infants can speak, they hold expectations about positive caregiving experiences. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-11/872cuzev/pexels_emma_bauso_1183828_16579302.webp These infants were less surprised when the caregiver did not comfort the crying baby. Medbound Times en 2026-09-11T06:30:00.000Z Do Infants Expect Caregivers to Comfort Crying Babies? child care, Caregivers, parents, depressed mother, interpersonal interactions, social interactions, infants, caregiving https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/katie-corner-helps-women-facing-ovarian-cancer-wigs-prosthetics https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/0y4p0a7f/ovarian-cancer.webp HGSOC is one of the most common and aggressive types of ovarian cancer. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/k1dhwlxh/w2.webp “She had some butt pressure, and it was just unusual to have. It would come and go,” Beal said. Medbound Times en 2026-09-11T04:30:00.000Z Katie's Corner Helps Women Facing Ovarian Cancer ovarian cancer, cancer awareness, abdominal discomfort, early diagnosis, kristen beal, wig stylist, hgsoc, high-grade serous ovarian cancer , case study https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/appendix-cancer-avoid-chemotherapy-after-surgery https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/qgb0zl6d/caner-cell.webp Appendix cancer behaves differently and may need its own set of risk factors to predict whether the cancer will return. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/4jjmeuv8/pexels_thirdman_7659570.webp Researchers found that certain genetic changes were associated with a higher risk of cancer returning. Medbound Times en 2026-09-11T02:30:00.000Z Most Patients with Appendix Cancer May Avoid Chemotherapy After Surgery, Study Suggests cancer, chemotherapy, appendix cancer, post-surgery, improved survival, TP53 mutations, GNAS mutation, non-goblet tumors, colorectal cancer https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/power-naps-improve-clinical-performance https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/o3nbjefk/medical-students.webp All participated in a brief "nap training" program, which emphasized the role of napping as a tool for fatigue management. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/4hqqxcsi/napping.webp The potential benefits of napping and approaches to develop further evidence on “realistic fatigue countermeasures” in anesthesia practice. Medbound Times en 2026-09-11T00:30:00.000Z 'Power Naps' May Improve Clinical Performance for Sleep-Deprived Anesthesiology Residents power naps, sleep deprivation, sleep, residents, ASA clinical trial , clinical performance, cardiac arrest, technical skills, non-technical skills https://www.medboundtimes.com/honors/masashi-yanagisawa-receives-lasker-award-orexin https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/f7zf2fab/Lasker-Award14172750189.webp Masashi Yanagisawa, M.D., Ph.D., is a recipient of the 2026 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award for his discovery of orexin. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/nealfp05/sleep_disorders.webp He discovered the deficiency in orexin genes caused sudden nighttime collapses resembling human narcolepsy. Medbound Times en 2026-09-10T21:30:00.000Z Masashi Yanagisawa, M.D., Ph.D., Receives Lasker Award for Discovery That Transformed Narcolepsy Care narcolepsy, Sleep disorders, lasker award, masashi yanagisawa, orexin, transformational treatment, orphan brain receptors, endothelin https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/blood-pressure-thresholds-miss-critically-injured-children https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/9fea0hhk/patient.webp Clinicians may need to recognize and respond to signs of circulatory instability at higher blood pressure levels. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/vy01ugh4/blood_pressure.webp They identified the blood pressure, heart rate, and shock index values most strongly associated with death. Medbound Times en 2026-09-10T18:30:00.000Z Current Blood Pressure Thresholds May Miss Critically Injured Children children, high blood pressure, Diabetes, high blood pressure and diabetes, trauma injury, hemodynamic instability, trauma patients, pediatric advanced life support, sipa, injured children https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/minnesota-doctor-ishan-patel-family-missing-nepal-floods https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/f0ndlkk7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-10-at-19.28.18.webp ​Dr. Patel was in Nepal after his graduation, spending some time with his family when the floods destroyed so many lives. Medbound Times en 2026-09-10T18:23:30.971Z Two Minnesota Doctors and Their Family Missing After Catastrophic Nepal Floods, Hotel Swept Away doctor, Nepal, U.S, Nepal floods, Nepal floods 2026, Minnesota doctors missing in Nepal, doctors missing in Nepal, family missing in Nepal floods, Nepal flash floods https://www.medboundtimes.com/dentistry/hydroxyapatite-oral-care-evidence-behind-the-boom https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/2oxb7zgc/Hydroxylapatite.webp Hydroxyapatite is the mineral that makes up about 97% of tooth enamel; synthetic versions remineralize early lesions with the tooth’s own building material. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/s9f1u50h/Demineralization–remineralization-dynamics-in-teeth.webp Fluoride’s evidence base spans seventy years and hundreds of millions of users; hydroxyapatite’s strong trials number in the dozens. Medbound Times en 2026-09-10T17:34:18.369Z Hydroxyapatite Oral Care: How a Space-Age Mineral Is Challenging Fluoride fluoride, Toothpaste https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/psychedelics-and-anesthetics-create-patterns-in-brain https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/crs8qny1/brain-scan.webp Researchers have investigated the altered states of awareness in attempt to understand how consciousness is organized within the brain. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/38cml5oy/mirror_images.webp Psychedelics and anesthetics create “mirror image” patterns of large-scale brain organization, with opposite network features. Medbound Times en 2026-09-10T16:30:00.000Z Psychedelics and Anesthetics Create Mirror Image Patterns in the Brain psychedelic, brain, conciousness, mirror-images, anesthetics, drugs, neural mechanism https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/what-happened-to-rape-axe-anti-rape-device https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/o25clg9y/anti-rape-condom.webp The Rape-aXe condom had a latex-like texture with razor-sharp barbs coming out of it and it was supposed to be worn by women like a tampon. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/mxsy7x98/Screenshot_2026_09_10_181157.webp Dr. Ehlers wanted to distribute the anti-rape condoms across many cities in South Africa during the 2010 Football World Cup. Medbound Times en 2026-09-10T15:40:27.157Z Rape-aXe Had Razor-Sharp Teeth to Trap Rapists in 2010, but What Happened to the Controversial Device? rape, Rape Victim, Rape-aXe, Rape-aXe anti-rape condom, anti-rape condom, Sonnet Ehlers, Sonette Bryant, Rape-aXe 2026 https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/widespread-covid-death-underreporting-around-world https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/5i0qcsck/covid-deaths.webp Across the countries studied, governments reported 5.08 million Covid deaths in 2020 and 2021, while the researchers estimate actual Covid mortality at 12.47 million. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/zpio4g1t/covid19.webp Official Covid deaths depended on identifying Covid as a specific cause of death, which could be affected by testing and reporting practices. Medbound Times en 2026-09-10T14:30:00.000Z Widespread Covid Death Underreporting Around the World Raises Broader Questions About the Reliability of Official Information COVID -19, covid cases, covid deaths, misreporting, misreported covid mortality, public health, government, covid widespread https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/glp1-companion-digital-program https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/d2cfzh8e/glp1-therapy.webp While these drugs effectively target biological appetite, they do not inherently instill the lifestyle routines required to maintain health. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/njgc6jaa/pexels_tima_miroshnichenko_9574539.webp GLP-1 therapy, when combined with behavioral support, may spark lifestyle change via the “Fresh Start” effect. Medbound Times en 2026-09-10T12:33:13.982Z Beyond the Prescription: How GLP-1 Companion Digital Programs Address Persistence to Medication and Postcessation Weight Regain GLP-1, gastrointestinal discomfort, didgital wellbeing apps, social cognitive theory, behavioral economics, biological appetite, digital behavioral coaching https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/low-vaccination-rates-for-flu-season-2026 https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/pdqqhehq/vaccine-shot.webp Vaccination rates have fallen since the height of the pandemic. Meanwhile, the flu continues to take a serious toll. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-10/g2gu735j/pexels_gabby_k_5841747.webp The flu vaccine is recommended for eligible adults and children older than 6 months. Medbound Times en 2026-09-10T10:51:44.281Z What Low Vaccination Rates Could Mean for Flu Season 2026 Flu Vaccinations, Flu Virus, COVID-19 pandemic, flu shots, mRNA flu vaccine, US FDA https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/quetta-hospital-rs-22-8m-medicines-missing-audit https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-09/8y7zm9ok/medicines-pills.webp The officials were unable to provide a full expenditure report that was asked for by the PAC. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-09/9fcpts93/pexels_rdne_7947847.webp During the audit, the PAC also found that the dates in the stock register had been tampered with by adding a few entries after the relevant dates. Medbound Times en 2026-09-10T08:37:50.927Z Pakistan: Rs 22.825 Million Medicines Reportedly Missing From Quetta Hospital, Committee Seeks Explanation medicines, healthcare fraud, Quetta hospital medicine shortage, Rs 22.825 million medicines missing, medicines missing from Quetta hospital, Sandeman Provincial Civil Hospital Quetta, Quetta hospital medicine audit, Balochistan Public Accounts Committee https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/first-remote-controlled-device-male-incontinence https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-07/4h68t95x/male-incontinence.webp The first U.S. implantation of a new remote-controlled artificial urinary sphincter. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-07/5nf74954/cancer.webp The study found it to be safe and effective, reducing urinary leakage by more than 75% in 80% of the men. Medbound Times en 2026-09-10T06:30:00.000Z First Remote-Controlled Device for Male Incontinence in U.S. Implanted at Duke urinary incontinence, clinical trial, Medical Device, prostate cancer, pelcvic cancer, artificial urinary sphincter, prostate cancer awareness month, FDA approved https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/blood-test-could-monitor-bone-metastasis-in-medullary-thyroid-cancer https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-09/50s2lxs2/medullary-thyroid-cancer.webp Medullary thyroid cancer often spreads to the bone in advanced disease, causing abnormal bone growth. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-09/9hwwymjp/Gemini_Generated_Image_yzlx3tyzlx3tyzlx.webp Researchers discovered the OPG protein is linked to bone metastasis and poor survival, as it blocks bone breakdown and may explain abnormal bone growth. Medbound Times en 2026-09-10T04:30:00.000Z Blood Test Could Monitor Bone Metastasis in Medullary Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Cancer, Bone health, medullary thyroid cancer, abnormal bone growth., blood OPG levels, OPG protein, bone metastases https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/health-visitor-support-mothers-stay-smoke-free https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-24/majltqgn/pexels-sarah-chai-7282405.webp Participants were randomly assigned to receive either the Baby Breathe intervention or usual care. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-24/7upiussz/pexels_rdne_6003783.webp Smoking-relapse prevention programme designed for women who quit smoking before or during pregnancy Medbound Times en 2026-09-10T02:30:00.000Z Postnatal Support Helps Mothers Stay Smoke-Free, Study Finds Pregnancy,, postnatal care, cigarette smoking, smoke free, maternal health, health visitors, smoking cessation https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/men-with-low-or-high-testosterone-higher-risk-of-irregular-heartbeat https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-07/6tss0oku/pexels-daliladalprat-5875565.webp Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm disorder that increases stroke risk and often requires lifelong blood-thinning medication. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-07/k5nu39en/pexels_martabranco_28585010.webp For men who need testosterone replacement therapy, clinicians should be aiming to restore testosterone to the middle of the normal range. Medbound Times en 2026-09-10T00:30:00.000Z Men with Low or High Testosterone May Have Higher Risk of Irregular Heartbeat testosterone, irregular heartbeat, Testosterone replacement therapy, Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin, high testosterone levels, atrial fibrillation, low testosterone levels, High Risk of Irregular Heartbeat https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/too-hot-to-learn-climate-change-hurts-childrens-chances https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-09/odytfqxp/pexels-james-frid-81279-1097016-1.webp Climate change can therefore deepen existing inequalities. A failed harvest or flooded home may be devastating for any family. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-09/w4j8npg8/pexels_fatima_yusuf_323522203_13988500.webp Extreme weather is likely to disrupt schooling more often in the years ahead. Medbound Times en 2026-09-09T21:30:00.000Z Too Hot To Learn: How Climate Change Hurts Children’s Chances From Birth climate change, children, child birth, heatwave, extreme weather, planet health check, child health, UK heatwave https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/nuts-lower-high-blood-pressure-risk https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-09/sjpupquv/pexels-nur-tok-1105432560-35846638.webp Adding just one serving of nuts into your daily diet is linked with lower hypertension risk. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-09/ius9gqpa/pexels_vanessa_loring_5971864.webp Eating a well-balanced diet that contains plant foods will have the greatest heart health benefits. Medbound Times en 2026-09-09T18:30:00.000Z Eating a Handful of Nuts Each Day is Linked with Lower risk of High blood Pressure, our Research Shows Plant-Based Foods, controlling blood pressure, diet, nutrition, balanced diet, blood preassure, nuts, fitness https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/gujarat-fdca-codeine-cough-syrup-crackdown https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-09/9hq7n7l7/AI-Image.webp Gujarat drug inspectors found massive stocks of codeine-based medicines. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-09/xd23jh3s/PrafulPansheriya.webp Providing pure and quality food to the general public is top priority of the government. Medbound Times en 2026-09-09T17:59:41.801Z Gujarat FDCA’s Codeine Cough Syrup Crackdown; 50 Licenses Revoked, 2 Units Shut Amid Scrutiny Codeine, Food and Drugs Control Administration, FDCA, Praful Pansheriya, FSSAI-2006, Gujarat Health Minister https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/andhra-pradesh-chloroquine-tablets-child-dies-gollaguppa https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-02/i1ayb8h7/39436.webp 53 people fell ill and a 7-year-old girl died after chloroquine was distributed during a malaria drive in Gollaguppa, Andhra Pradesh. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-02/llpxzu6y/ChloroquineStructure.svg.webp Chloroquine remains an approved drug for prophylaxis (prevention) and treatment of malaria caused by chloroquine-sensitive malarial parasites. Medbound Times en 2026-09-09T17:28:31.405Z 7-Year-Old Girl Dies, 53 Fall Ill After Chloroquine Tablets in Andhra’s Gollaguppa; CM Orders Probe Into Incident Chloroquine, malaria, Prophylaxis https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/bhopal-intern-doctors-protest-stipend-water-cannon https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-08/kqsthyyh/Bhopal-Doctor-Interns-Protest-Stipend.webp Police used water cannons to stop Bhopal intern doctors marching for a ₹30,000 stipend, as medical organisations backed the protest and OPD services were affected across MP. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-08/6gb4v7pm/Screenshot_2026_09_08_233521.webp The protesting doctors also alleged that police assaulted them and carried out a lathi-charge. Medbound Times en 2026-09-09T16:52:44.589Z Update: Bhopal Intern Doctors Protest Ends After 50% Stipend Hike to ₹21,500, Police Water Cannon Use Probed Bhopal https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/bombay-hc-wockhardt-hospitals-1-23-crore-doctor-resignation-case https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-09/dpiqln7h/Bombay-high-court.webp Trial Court Dismissed Wockhardt Hospitals’ Claim Over Lack of Proof of Financial Loss. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-08/7tq84s21/court-gavel-brown.webp The judges did not accept the appeal and upheld the decision that was passed by the civil court. Medbound Times en 2026-09-09T16:15:00.000Z Bombay HC Rejects Wockhardt Hospitals’ ₹1.23 Crore Claim Against Doctor Who Quit With 7-Day Notice doctor, High Court, Bombay High Court, Wockhardt Hospitals, Wockhardt Hospitals doctor case, Dr Nitish Vyas, ₹1.23 crore damages, doctor resignation case https://www.medboundtimes.com/biotechnology/bio-nivesh-india-biotech-startups-investors https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-09-09/lxtueprs/Bridging-Innovation-Investment-through-BIO-NIVESHBIRAC-is-pioneering-a-structured-platform-for.jpg What is BIO-NIVESH? Learn how India's new platform connects biotech startups with investors to support scale-up and commercialisation. Medbound Times en 2026-09-09T15:30:00.000Z India Launches BIO-NIVESH to Connect Biotech Startups With Private Investors startup