https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/epa-sidelining-independent-chemical-referee-public-health-risk https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-21/t340483g/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8442265-1.webp The EPA uses independent science to assess chemical risks and safe exposure levels for human health. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-21/a32qa9pd/pexels_pavel_danilyuk_8443111__1_.webp Independent scientific experts help ensure EPA chemical assessments are based on evidence, not policy or financial interests. Medbound Times en 2026-05-24T21:30:00.000Z EPA Is Sidelining Its Independent Chemical Referee – and That Endangers Public Health public health, chemical safety assessment, EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, IRIS program, independent scientific review, public health protection, chemical exposure risk, toxicology evaluation, environmental health policy https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/how-employers-support-workers-medical-leave-guide https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-21/1b4osit3/paramedic-giving-oxygen-injured-girl-1.webp Serious medical conditions can disrupt life suddenly, making recovery the top priority while work pressures continue in the background. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-21/dikxntk9/business_woman_wearing_face_mask_taking_body_temperature_colleague_company_office_using_digital_ther.webp Serious medical conditions can disrupt life suddenly, making recovery the top priority while work pressures continue in the background. Medbound Times en 2026-05-24T19:30:00.000Z How Employers Can Support Workers When They Take Medical Leave medical, medical leave, workplace support, employee health, serious medical condition, car accident recovery, cancer diagnosis support, mental health crisis, autoimmune disease flare-up, work-life balance, employee rights https://www.medboundtimes.com/biotechnology/biotech-summer-internships-india https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-24/dcvin70m/ChatGPT-Image-May-24-2026-114643-PM.png From IIT and IISER internships to faculty-led lab training, biotechnology students now have multiple summer programs to build practical research and industry skills. Medbound Times en 2026-05-24T18:20:41.455Z Summer Training Programs for Biotechnology Students in India: Internships, Research Opportunities, and Lab Skills Biotechnology, Top Stories https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/ncdrc-wrong-kidney-surgery-2cr-compensation https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-24/qui9meej/124479.jpg A wrong-site kidney surgery in Uttar Pradesh led the NCDRC to award ₹2 crore compensation for medical negligence. Medbound Times en 2026-05-24T16:00:50.223Z NCDRC Awards ₹2 Crore After Surgeon Removes Healthy Kidney in Wrong-Site Surgery India, Top Stories https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/ozone-pollution-limits-lung-benefits-of-exercise-in-children https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-20/j0vuzz31/pexels-igoralshin-3718736-1.webp Exercise helps children’s lung growth, but ozone pollution may reduce its benefits. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-20/eqxbq07l/pexels_gustavo_fring_4971057__1_.webp Exercise intensity plays a key role in children’s lung health, with vigorous activity showing stronger benefits than moderate activity. Medbound Times en 2026-05-24T15:30:00.000Z Ozone Pollution Limits Lung Benefits of Exercise in Children lung, pollution, physical activity children lungs, lung growth children exercise, ozone pollution health effects, air pollution and exercise, ATS 2026 research, respiratory health children, WHO physical activity guidelines, exercise benefits pollution, pediatric lung development https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/colorado-vaccine-policy-federal-pullback-vaccine-trust-public-health https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/0esp8t6i/Colorado-vaccines-01.webp Carol Boigon at her Denver home on Jan. 13, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/rakvpfwe/Colorado-vaccines-03.webp Carol Boigon, a former Denver City Council member and a polio survivor, shows memorabilia from her life and career. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/wv167wre/Colorado-vaccines-02.webp Hospitalized with polio at age 5, Boigon now shares her story to combat vaccine misinformation. Medbound Times en 2026-05-24T12:30:00.000Z Colorado Charts Its Own Course on Vaccines Amid Federal Pullback vaccine, Colorado vaccine policy, vaccine misinformation, polio survivor story, federal vaccine changes, flu cases Colorado, measles outbreak Colorado, childhood vaccination, public health Colorado, Vaccine advocacy https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/why-motor-neurone-disease-is-hard-to-diagnose-and-treat https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/bn7zh1a3/pexels-lee81-8586340.webp Jai Arrow’s diagnosis has raised awareness of motor neurone disease and its impact on patients. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/mpm7px1k/pexels_tima_miroshnichenko_6011572__1_.webp Ongoing research is improving our understanding of motor neurone disease and could lead to better treatments in the future. Medbound Times en 2026-05-24T09:30:00.000Z Why Does Motor Neurone Disease Take So Long to Diagnose? And Can It Be Treated? diagnose, neuron, Disease, motor neurone disease, motor neuron disease symptoms, MND, Jai Arrow, MND diagnosis, neurological disorders, neurodegenerative disease, ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease, MND treatment https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/blacks-hispanics-asians-use-asthma-inhalers-less-than-whites https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/3bp1tn6d/pexels-cnordic-nordic-2147669838-30425668-1-3.webp A UCLA study found lower use of daily asthma inhalers among Black, Hispanic, and Asian patients. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/i2v9mkhs/medium_shot_man_using_nebulizer_home__2___1_.webp Researchers studied several asthma medications, including ICS, LABA, LAMA, and SABA, to better understand treatment use and patient outcomes. Medbound Times en 2026-05-24T06:30:00.000Z Blacks, Hispanics and Asians Use Asthma Inhalers Less Than Whites asthma, asthma treatment, asthma care disparities, controller inhalers, asthma inhaler use, UCLA research, asthma management, healthcare access, racial health disparities, Black asthma patients, Hispanic asthma patients, asthma outcomes, socioeconomic factors, specialty care access https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/advanced-imaging-helps-improve-brain-cancer-treatment https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/dk607rqg/pexels-anntarazevich-8016915-1-1.webp Glioblastoma remains one of the most difficult brain cancers to treat, partly due to its complex tumor microenvironment. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/jnrx6r5a/pexels_rdne_6129203__1_.webp Dr. Ellingson explains how advanced imaging is improving brain cancer care and driving future treatment advances. Medbound Times en 2026-05-24T04:30:00.000Z Using Advanced Imaging to Improve Brain Cancer Treatment brain cancer, glioblastoma, glioblastoma treatment, brain tumor, treatment-resistant brain tumor, tumor microenvironment, cancer treatment, personalized medicine, advanced imaging, neuro-oncology, brain tumor therapy, tumor biology, tumor biology https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/how-body-loses-weight-set-point-metabolism-obesity-explained https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/kaby8op8/pexels-towfiqu-barbhuiya-3440682-11716934.webp Healthy eating habits play a key role in long-term weight management and metabolic health. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/xcgbgktp/graphic_node_iLKK0eFTywU_unsplash.webp A weighing scale symbolizes the complex and often fluctuating journey of weight management. Medbound Times en 2026-05-24T02:30:00.000Z How Does Your Body Lose Weight? An Obesity Doctor Explains Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All in Weight Loss metabolism, obesity, set point weight, hunger hormones, healthy weight loss, body weight regulation, obesity medicine, calories in calories out, GLP-1, bariatric surgery, settling point theory https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/transgender-youth-struggle-to-find-gender-affirming-care-even-where-legal https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/xq2jpxif/pexels-badun-17260756-1.webp A social worker supports a transgender teen and parents as they consider starting gender-affirming hormone therapy. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/ddkr1m80/pexels_wutthichai_charoenburi_553075115_19921278__2___1_.webp Delays or interruptions in care can cause distress for young patients due to uncertainty about their treatment. Medbound Times en 2026-05-24T00:30:00.000Z Transgender Youth and Their Families Struggle to Find Gender-Affirming Care – Even in States Where It’s Still Legal Transgender, youth, gender-affirming care, transgender youth, hormone therapy, trans teen healthcare, social worker transgender care, adolescent gender identity, trans youth support, gender transition, mental health transgender teens, family support transgender youth, pediatric gender care, healthcare decision making https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/why-brain-health-is-an-urgent-priority-for-g7-countries https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/1inec12b/pexels-ds-stories-9228408-1.webp The human brain contains thousands of cell types, making it one of the most complex and least understood organs in the body. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/wy7yv0xh/pexels_anastasia_shuraeva_8795580__1_.webp Healthy habits such as exercise, good nutrition, quality sleep and social connection can help protect brain health as we age. Medbound Times en 2026-05-23T20:00:00.000Z Why Brain Health Is an Urgent Priority for G7 Member Countries brain health, human brain, brain research, neuroscience, brain function, neurological health, cognitive health, brain development, neurodegenerative diseases, dementia prevention, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/ebola-survivors-recovery-challenges-sierra-leone-liberia https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-18/lbzawoh4/front-view-medical-control-covid19-concept-1-1.webp Musu from Monrovia, Liberia contracted Ebola during the 2014–2016 outbreak along with her family. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-18/dfhvf3uc/front_view_medical_control_covid19_concept__2___1_.webp Many Ebola survivors feel abandoned as medical care, community support, and promised aid have declined. Medbound Times en 2026-05-23T18:27:00.000Z Ebola Survivors Struggle to Return to Normal Lives: What I Found Out in Sierra Leone and Liberia ebola, Ebola epidemic 2014–2016, Monrovia Ebola cases, Ebola survivor story, Ebola deaths Africa, Musu Ebola case, Ebola virus impact, Ebola survivors Liberia, infectious disease outbreak, Ebola humanitarian crisis, family affected by Ebola, Ebola history 2014 outbreak, viral disease impact Africa https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/how-to-prevent-diabetes-complications https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/jccfitc9/ChatGPT-Image-May-23-2026-105121-PM.png Discover practical daily habits that help control blood sugar and reduce the risk of diabetes complications. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/eazv1uof/22999.jpg Even simple activities like brisk walking for 30 minutes a day can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/pm5ge25r/560.jpg Avoid walking barefoot and wear properly fitting footwear to reduce the risk of foot injuries. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/k8cfytt0/10418.jpg Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/sdtqa49a/19316.jpg Regular monitoring helps detect problems early. Medbound Times en 2026-05-23T17:23:38.401Z 10 Daily Habits That Help Can Prevent Diabetes Complications Fitness and Wellness, Top Stories https://www.medboundtimes.com/healthcare-corruption/california-doctor-45m-botox-medicare-fraud https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/tg1onccp/MedBound-Times-Image-Edits-2026-05-23T212927.509.png A California neurologist has been convicted in what prosecutors called the largest Botox Medicare fraud scheme ever prosecuted in the US. Authorities alleged the $45M scheme used fake migraine diagnoses, false billing claims, and medically unnecessary Botox treatments. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/wteb3odd/MedBound-Times-Image-Edits-2026-05-23T213829.589.png Court records and media reports also identified assets allegedly connected to the case, including a Tesla Cybertruck, a 17th-century antique crossbow reportedly valued at nearly $12,000, luxury vacations, and multiple California properties. Medbound Times en 2026-05-23T16:30:00.000Z California Doctor Convicted in Largest $45M Botox Medicare Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly Patients Healthcare Corruption, USA, Top Stories https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/karnataka-doctor-dies-at-residence-while-undergoing-lung-cancer-treatment https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/yy53a358/pexels-cottonbro-7579829-2-1.webp A senior doctor undergoing treatment for lung cancer was found dead at his residence in Belagavi, according to police. Medbound Times en 2026-05-23T16:00:00.000Z Karnataka Doctor Suffering From Lung Cancer Shoots Himself Dead at Residence Lung cancer, Dr Dinesh Bhatkal, Belagavi doctor death, KLE Institute administrator, lung cancer patient, Belagavi news, Karnataka news, senior doctor, medical community news, doctor suicide case, healthcare administrator, KLE Institute Belagavi https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/chicago-woman-rare-quadruple-organ-transplant https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/a540hpi9/MedBound-Times-Image-Edits-2026-05-22T211253.164.png Jasmine Jones underwent a rare lung, liver, kidney, and double-lung transplant after life-threatening cystic fibrosis complications. Medbound Times en 2026-05-23T15:00:00.000Z Chicago Woman Becomes 6th Person in U.S. to Receive Rare Quadruple Organ Transplant Medicine, Top Stories, USA https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/botox-for-excessive-sweating-modern-sweat-control-solution https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/553gv3a1/young-woman-getting-hyaluronic-acid-injection-1.webp Excessive sweating can affect confidence, comfort, and daily life, making simple activities feel challenging. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/f8z0xhkf/pexels_huum_sauna_heaters_718199222_34097637__1_.webp Reducing excessive sweating can boost confidence, ease anxiety, and improve overall well-being. Medbound Times en 2026-05-23T14:00:00.000Z The Modern Solution to Sweat Control: Botox for Excessive Sweating botox, sweat, excessive sweating, hyperhidrosis, Botox for sweating, sweat control, hyperhidrosis treatment, excessive perspiration, underarm sweating, sweat reduction, medical aesthetics, social anxiety from sweating, confidence and sweating https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/compression-socks-benefits-circulation-swelling-recovery https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/oechh8wj/ChatGPT-Image-May-23-2026-051613-PM.webp Compression socks gently squeeze the lower legs to support the veins and surrounding tissues. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/j4e9hycs/ChatGPT-Image-May-23-2026-051307-PM.webp Compression socks are no longer viewed only as medical garments. Modern designs now include athletic styles, colorful patterns, and everyday wear options. Medbound Times en 2026-05-23T13:00:00.000Z Compression Socks: Do They Really Work and Who Should Wear Them? vein, circulatory system, compression socks benefits, compression socks for circulation, graduated compression stockings, compression therapy, leg swelling relief, compression socks recovery, compression socks for travel https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/ebola-risk-very-high-congo-who-outbreak-warning https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/ee0ok97q/pexels-ian-panelo-6564830.webp A world map highlighting Africa amid growing international concern over the escalating Ebola outbreak in Congo and neighboring regions. Medbound Times en 2026-05-23T11:00:00.000Z Ebola Risk Upgraded to ‘Very High’ in Congo: WHO Chief ebola, WHO, Ebola outbreak Congo, Uganda Ebola cases, WHO Tedros Ebola, Ebola virus Africa, Congo health emergenc, Ebola outbreak news, Ebola outbreak DRC 2026 https://www.medboundtimes.com/college-institute/private-mbbs-colleges-in-kerala https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/shbq59zn/ujSGQ.webp Private MBBS colleges in Kerala continue to attract NEET aspirants from across India because of quality education, regulated fees, strong hospital exposure, and better academic standards. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/ltowrx7s/pexels_tannishq_giri_1808874011_37065064__1_.webp Kerala has emerged as one of the preferred destinations for MBBS admission because of its strong healthcare infrastructure Medbound Times en 2026-05-23T10:00:00.000Z Private MBBS Medical Colleges in Kerala: Fees, Seats, Top Colleges and Admission Guide NEET, MBBS, Private MBBS colleges in Kerala, Kerala private medical colleges, MBBS fees Kerala, Kerala MBBS seats, NEET Kerala private colleges, private medical colleges Kerala admission https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/cbi-arrests-pune-nta-expert-neet-ug-2026-paper-leak https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-23/enea05o4/selective-focus-shot-male-hands-handcuffs-wooden-table-1.webp CBI has arrested another accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case for allegedly sharing physics exam questions. Medbound Times en 2026-05-23T08:00:00.000Z CBI Arrests Pune-Based NTA Expert in NEET-UG 2026 Physics Paper Leak Case NEET, NEET UG 2026 paper leak, NEET 2026 leak case, CBI arrest, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, NEET exam controversy, physics question leak, NEET UG investigation, CBI probe, Pune school employee, Seth Hiralal Saraf Prashala, medical entrance exam leak https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/could-the-2026-world-cup-increase-measles-risk-in-vancouver https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/3ml4hggs/pexels-earth-photart-2149767641-34170128-1.webp Vancouver prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup amid concerns over measles risk following a recent outbreak in British Columbia. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/09xf0uxm/pexels_jvalenciazz_12846904.webp Experts warn that measles outbreaks can still occur in communities with low vaccination coverage, even when overall rates appear high. Medbound Times en 2026-05-23T04:30:00.000Z What the 2026 World Cup Means for Measles Risk in Vancouver Measles, 2026 FIFA World Cup, measles outbreak, British Columbia measles outbreak, Vancouver public health, infectious disease risk, World Cup health concerns, mass gatherings, measles transmission, World Cup health concerns, vaccination rates https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/vitiligo-affects-1-in-100-people-worldwide-skin-condition-misunderstood https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/pvpzn8y7/pexels-armin-rimoldi-5304805-1.webp Vitiligo is a common autoimmune skin condition affecting about 1 in 100 people worldwide, causing light patches on the skin. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/es845fbb/pexels_armin_rimoldi_5304041__1_.webp Side-by-side illustration of vitiligo showing symmetrical white patches on both sides of the body versus patches appearing on only one side. Medbound Times en 2026-05-23T02:30:00.000Z Vitiligo Affects Around 1 in 100 People Worldwide – Yet the Skin Condition Remains Misunderstood skin, vitiligo, vitiligo skin condition, autoimmune skin disease, skin pigmentation disorder, white patches on skin, white patches on skin, melanocytes, melanin loss, chronic skin disease, vitiligo symptoms, undiagnosed vitiligo cases, skin disorder statistics, 1 in 100 vitiligo https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/music-therapy-program-calms-newborns-in-nicu-cedars-sinai https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/lgib213n/pexels-yankrukov-7155243-1.webp Cedars-Sinai NICU introduces a music therapy program to help soothe and support newborns’ health and development. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/8h5v5az8/pexels-greta-fotografia-1522485021-27355924-2.webp Twins passionate about music support a NICU music therapy program to help soothe newborns and aid early brain development. Medbound Times en 2026-05-23T00:30:00.000Z New Music Therapy Program Calms Newborns in the NICU newborn, Music therapy, NICU music therapy, neonatal intensive care unit, Cedars-Sinai NICU, music therapy for newborns, infant brain development, neonatal care, premature babies care, hospital music therapy, neonatal wellbeing, newborn health https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/do-nmn-nad-plus-resveratrol-supplements-really-slow-ageing-evidence https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/z8wekh0f/young-woman-taking-medicine-pill-after-doctor-order-1.webp Anti-ageing supplements are being marketed as products that act on cellular processes to slow ageing. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-22/rhkg21ii/nikolett_emmert_wLQboz1vkOk_unsplash.webp Animal studies show NAD+ precursors may improve metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and physical function in older mice. Medbound Times en 2026-05-22T22:00:00.000Z Can Supplements Containing NMN, NAD+ and Resveratrol Really Slow Ageing? Here’s What the Evidence Says ageing, supplements, anti-ageing supplements, NMN, NAD+, resveratrol, ageing research, cellular repair, energy production, healthy ageing, supplement industry, longevity supplements, anti-ageing claims, mitochondrial function