https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/us-pharma-sector-dependent-on-chinese-supply-chains https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-16/lkxez6e2/pexels-etatics-inc-252430999-12512672-1.webp A report warns that the US pharma sector is heavily reliant on Chinese medical supplies and raw materials. Medbound Times en 2026-05-16T16:00:00.000Z US Pharma Sector Critically Dependent on Chinese Supply Chains, Warns Report pharma, US pharma dependence, China pharmaceutical supply chain, US biotech sector, Chinese medical inputs, pharmaceutical raw materials, drug supply risks, US healthcare supply chain, China biotech exports, pharmaceutical industry report, US drug imports, medical supply vulnerability https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/neet-ug-2026-mbbs-exam-paper-leak-cbi-arrests-chemistry-lecturer https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-16/6b99f4iz/pexels-andy-barbour-6683393.webp CBI arrested a key accused in the NEET-UG 2026 chemistry paper leak investigation. Medbound Times en 2026-05-16T14:30:00.000Z NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Case: CBI Arrests Maharashtra Chemistry Lecturer Who Shared Questions MBBS, NEET, NEET UG 2026, NEET paper leak, CBI investigation, P V Kulkarni, NTA exam leak, chemistry lecturer arrested, medical entrance exam, NEET UG controversy, confidential question papers, CBI arrest, India education news https://www.medboundtimes.com/college-institute/medical-college-loses-recognition-mbbs-fee-ruling https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-16/yv8devj9/4808685049770100678589101263310216320331710n.jpg The Supreme Court has clarified who pays when MBBS students are transferred after a private medical college loses recognition, in a major ruling involving SRMCH in Odisha. Medbound Times en 2026-05-16T13:00:00.000Z Supreme Court Says MBBS Students Shifted From Derecognised Private Medical College Cannot Claim Government-Rate Fees College/Institute, Top Stories https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/palm-oil-india-edible-oil-security-experts https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-16/g6wzfj41/Screenshot-2026-05-16-134257-1.webp Palm oil is crucial for India’s edible oil security and reduced import dependence. Medbound Times en 2026-05-16T11:30:00.000Z Palm Oil Shouldn't be Defamed Without Evidence: Experts food safety, Palm oil, palm oil in India, edible oil security, India edible oil security, palm oil import dependence, edible oil import dependence https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/pregnancy-pillow-benefits-for-better-sleep https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-16/0pkpi2va/ChatGPT-Image-May-16-2026-123201-PM.webp A pregnancy pillow is a specially designed support pillow made to fit the changing shape of a pregnant body. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-16/qqohzogt/top_view_pregnant_woman_using_nursing_pillow.webp A pregnancy pillow works best when it supports the areas causing discomfort. Medbound Times en 2026-05-16T10:30:00.000Z Pregnancy Pillows: Can the Right Support Help Expecting Mothers Sleep Better? pregnancy, pregnancy pillow benefits, pregnancy pillow, maternity pillow, pregnancy body pillow, pregnancy sleep support, pregnancy pillow for back pain, pregnancy pillow for side sleeping, pregnancy sleep problems https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/how-anne-therese-aesthetic-medical-spa-treatments-transform-skin-ageing https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-16/f1whj5qm/pexels-dinc-tapa-691009-7216285-1.webp Advanced aesthetic care at Anne Therese Aesthetic Medicine helps transform skin, delivering a radiant and refreshed look through expert-led treatments. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-16/xlcyepvx/pexels_pavel_danilyuk_7108225__1_.webp The team at Anne Therese Aesthetic Medicine combines expertise with continuous learning to deliver advanced, innovative skincare treatments. Medbound Times en 2026-05-16T08:30:00.000Z How Exploring Medical Spa Treatments at Anne Therese Aesthetic Medicine Transforms Your Skin skin, ageing, beauty clinic, medical spa, aesthetic medicine, skin rejuvenation, skincare treatments, anti-aging treatments, facial therapy, hydrofacial https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/singapore-dementia-survey-help-gap-7-in-10-uncertain https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/b2z5tnt9/pexels-jsme-mila-523821574-18429371.webp A new SMU study shows dementia awareness in Singapore has increased, but many people still lack knowledge of where to seek help. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/zyynwm5h/pexels_jsme_mila_523821574_16364307__2_.webp Singapore has moved beyond awareness of dementia, but still faces challenges in turning knowledge into meaningful action. Medbound Times en 2026-05-16T07:52:08.126Z New Survey Reveals that Singaporeans Know More about Dementia But Nearly 7 in 10 are Unsure Where to Seek Help dementia, dementia awareness, Singapore dementia study, SMU survey, dementia support services, public perception of dementia, dementia care Singapore, ageing population, caregivers support, dementia preparedness, mental health awareness, dementia inclusion https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/what-to-put-on-a-medical-alert-bracelet https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/hlwd3l3i/Medicalalertbracelet2.jpg Medical alert bracelets help emergency responders quickly identify critical health conditions, allergies, and medications during emergencies. Medbound Times en 2026-05-16T06:00:00.000Z What Should You Put on a Medical Alert Bracelet? A Practical Guide medical devices, emergency https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/womens-experiences-childbirth-breastfeeding-research-gap https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/7kzcfp4l/pexels-blondfox-32830545-2.webp A Québec study highlights gaps in reproductive care, with some women reporting coercion, lack of consent, or ignored pain during childbirth and breastfeeding. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/dm0ts16k/pexels_mart_production_7089401__1_.webp The studies highlight that women’s lived experiences in healthcare are often overlooked, even though they provide valuable knowledge. Medbound Times en 2026-05-16T04:30:00.000Z Women’s Experiences Are Forgotten in Research on Childbirth and Breastfeeding Breastfeeding, childbirth, reproductive medicine, childbirth experiences, maternal health, women’s health Québec, obstetric care, neonatal indicators, breast milk quality, medical coercion, patient consent https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/menstruation-weaponised-war-human-rights-menstrual-health https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/gpgi2u9p/feminine-care-products-with-copy-space-1.webp Myanmar’s military has reportedly restricted the transport of menstrual products amid the ongoing civil war, raising concerns over women’s health and rights. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/obtx9ns1/pexels_cliff_booth_6590807__1_.webp A UN Women report highlights rising health risks for women in Gaza amid limited access to menstrual and hygiene products. Medbound Times en 2026-05-16T02:30:00.000Z How Menstruation Is Being Weaponised in War menstruation, Myanmar military, Tatmadaw, menstrual products ban, sanitary pads restriction, civil war Myanmar, Four Cuts strategy, humanitarian crisis Myanmar, women in conflict zones, gender-based violence, human rights violations, period poverty https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/should-i-take-vitamin-d-for-bone-and-immune-health https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/91ytkph5/pexels-jonathanborba-17820733-2.webp Many people may still have vitamin D deficiency despite living in sunny regions, increasing interest in supplements. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/uwx6ivvu/pexels_osmachko_241756.webp Short periods of regular sunlight exposure are often enough for the body to produce healthy vitamin D levels. Medbound Times en 2026-05-16T00:30:00.000Z Should I Take Vitamin D Now There’s Less Sun, or for Bone or Immune Health? Vitamin D, immune health, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D supplements, bone health, sunlight and vitamin D, Australian adults vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D benefits, cholecalciferol, low vitamin D levels, complementary medicines https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/heatwaves-everyday-disasters-government-protection https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/c6st6a65/pexels-markusspiske-3053782.webp Extreme heatwaves across Europe in 2025 caused thousands of deaths, with many linked to climate change. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/yjkcg5y5/pexels_olly_3779743__1_.webp Research shows people across several countries are changing daily routines to cope with dangerous summer heatwaves. Medbound Times en 2026-05-15T22:00:00.000Z Heatwaves Are Now Everyday Disasters – Governments Need To Do More To Protect People heatwaves, global heat crisis, climate change, extreme heat deaths, human health risks, European heatwave 2025, climate-related deaths, rising temperatures, heatwave mortality, environmental health, climate disaster https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/trump-medicaid-data-deportation-policy https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/di1z96nu/aerial-view-doctor-stethoscope-computer-laptop-1.webp Several states are expanding immigration enforcement efforts by increasing Medicaid-related reporting requirements. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/o5y5lpg2/top_view_laptop_with_stethoscope__1_.webp Democratic-led states are challenging the use of Medicaid data in immigration enforcement through a California lawsuit. Medbound Times en 2026-05-15T19:30:00.000Z Trump Demands Medicaid Data for Deportation. Some States Go a Step Further medicaid, Trump deportation efforts, Medicaid data reporting, immigration enforcement, public health agencies, North Carolina Medicaid policy, Department of Homeland Security, Medicaid recipients, Republican-led states, immigration status checks, healthcare and immigration, Medicaid fraud crackdown, U.S. immigration policy https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/genetic-testing-for-ssri-use-in-pediatric-patients https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-13/0wx0f6t0/pexels-cristian-rojas-8460030-1-1.webp SSRIs are commonly prescribed for anxiety and depression in children, but finding the right medication and dose can take time. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-13/5d5na3ho/pexels_cottonbro_7578802__1___1_.webp New research aims to use genetic data in electronic health records to guide safer and more precise SSRI prescribing. Medbound Times en 2026-05-15T18:15:00.000Z Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Study Explores How Genetic Testing May Inform SSRI Prescribing for Pediatric Patients Genetic, pediatric, SSRIs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, antidepressants, anxiety treatment, depression in children, adolescent mental health, pediatric psychiatry, mental health medication, SSRI side effects, depression treatment teens, anxiety medication children, psychopharmacology https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/resident-doctor-suicide-mental-health-crisis-india https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/w0cnkza4/Resident-Doctor-struggling-in-silence.webp Behind every white coat and surgical cap is a person who may be struggling in silence. India's resident doctors face a suicide risk 2.5 times higher than the general population https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-01/fshthomq/Early-warning-signs-institutional-actions.webp Early warning signs and institutional actions: what peers, faculty, and hospitals need to know Medbound Times en 2026-05-15T17:02:17.418Z India’s Resident Doctors Are Dying by Suicide. It Is Time to Talk About Why resident doctor mental health, Postgraduate burnout, suicide prevention https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/leonid-rogozov-self-appendectomy-antarctica-survival-story https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/qz42mk7l/1196817188930475312535167446418122219289760n.jpg In 1961, Soviet surgeon Dr. Leonid Rogozov performed surgery on himself in Antarctica after developing acute appendicitis. Medbound Times en 2026-05-15T16:28:52.037Z The Surgeon Who Performed Surgery on Himself in Antarctica: The Incredible Story of Dr. Leonid Rogozov acute appendicitis https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/trump-kennedy-ai-healthcare-tools-safeguards https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/llcpj6qa/pexels-polina-zimmerman-3958396.webp Psychotherapist Paul Boyer says AI note-taking tools still struggle to capture emotional and clinical nuance in mental health care. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/zxm0msvt/pexels_karola_g_7195374__1_.webp Health tech developers remain divided over new AI transparency and safety rules in medical records systems. Medbound Times en 2026-05-15T15:25:00.000Z Trump and Kennedy Seek To Relax Safeguards for AI Healthcare Tools AI, HEALTHCARE, AI healthcare tools, AI medical scribes, Abridge AI, AI note-taking tools, healthcare AI software, AI note-taking tools, medical AI regulation, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Trump healthcare policy, AI patient records, electronic health records, AI in hospitals https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/energy-gels-what-runners-need-to-know-athletes https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/98mokb95/pexels-runffwpu-10153358-1.webp Elite marathon runner Sebastian Sawe uses energy gels during the 2026 London Marathon to sustain performance and fuel his record-breaking run. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/piva2lg2/sporty_girl_drinking_water_after_long_marathon_goodlooking_female_model_preparing_sport_competition_.webp Energy gels are popular among runners mainly because they are easy to carry and consume during a run. Medbound Times en 2026-05-15T14:25:07.114Z Energy Gels: Here’s What Runners Need to Know Athletes, energy gels, marathon running, sports nutrition, endurance running, London Marathon 2026, Sebastian Sawe, sub-two-hour marathon, running performance, fueling strategies, athlete nutrition https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/rfk-jr-swaps-vaccine-talk-for-healthy-foods-tour https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/fw1cimlj/97T8Aa4Q-1.webp During a stop on his “Take Back Your Health” tour, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits a childcare center in Toledo, Ohio. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/35jt2kem/T_3UToMg__1_.webp Kennedy samples microgreens at a Huron, Ohio, farm that rejects chemical use in growing its produce. Reducing the use of chemicals in food production is a goal of many supporters of the Make America Healthy Again movement. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/em653lb1/FHXknlWQ__1_.webp Most of the students at the Toledo childcare center Kennedy visited live in poverty and rely on the federally funded Head Start program, which the Trump administration proposed eliminating last year. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/ca4ijkef/mTI4NW8g__1_.webp Kennedy with his principal deputy chief of staff, Stefanie Spear, as he munches on pesticide-free produce at The Chef’s Garden in Huron, Ohio. Medbound Times en 2026-05-15T11:45:58.252Z RFK Jr. Swaps Vaccine Talk for Healthy Foods and Reading to Tots in Push To Woo Voters vaccine, RFK Jr., Robert F Kennedy Jr, Ohio tour childcare center visit, preschool children interaction, Health and Human Services Secretary, childhood aspirations, infectious disease concerns, Capitol Hill testimony, US healthcare policy, Head Start program visit, political health debate, child healthcare issues https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/are-sleeping-masks-effective https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/oindztra/pexels-polina-kovaleva-6541181.webp Sleeping masks may offer several practical benefits for people who struggle with light-related sleep disturbance. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/8zok59s2/pexels_vika_glitter_392079_4752713.webp An effective sleeping mask should block light without causing discomfort. Medbound Times en 2026-05-15T09:30:00.000Z Are Sleeping Masks Effective? What Science Says About Eye Masks, Sleep Quality, and Alertness SLEEP, sleeping masks, are sleeping masks effective, eye mask for sleep, sleep mask benefits, sleeping mask for better sleep, eye mask and melatonin, Harvard Health eye mask study, ResMed sleep mask benefits https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/neet-ug-2026-re-exam-june-21-paper-leak-nta https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/kb9a0gls/Screenshot-2026-05-15-123532.jpg The National Testing Agency has rescheduled the NEET UG 2026 examination to June 21 following allegations of a paper leak. Medbound Times en 2026-05-15T08:03:59.023Z NEET UG 2026 Exam Rescheduled to June 21 After NTA Announces Revised Date NEET UG, National Testing Agency https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/antnio-egas-moniz-lobotomy-nobel-prize-psychiatry-dark-history https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-15/f6q3sicg/MedBound-Times-Image-Edits-2026-05-15T112227.697.png Portuguese neurologist António Egas Moniz, who received the Nobel Prize for most controversial treatments. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-13/fn4m6fle/RosemaryKennedyin1931.jpeg Rosemary Kennedy, sister of John F. Kennedy, underwent a lobotomy in 1941 that left her with permanent cognitive and physical disabilities, later becoming one of the most well-known cases linked to the procedure’s tragic consequences. Medbound Times en 2026-05-15T06:00:00.000Z The Nobel Prize That Still Haunts Psychiatry: The Rise and Fall of Lobotomy noble prize, psychiatry https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/updated-stance-on-school-recess-benefits-and-mental-health https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/8mixxxut/pexels-thirdman-8926889-2.webp The AAP says school recess plays a key role in supporting children’s physical, mental, and academic health. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/blxytffl/pexels_norma_mortenson_8457707__1_.webp New Jersey schools now require daily recess to support children’s health, play, and overall well-being. Medbound Times en 2026-05-15T04:30:00.000Z An Updated Stance on the Benefits of School Recess mental health, school recess benefits, American Academy of Pediatrics, AAP recess guidelines, children mental health, physical activity in schools, recess and learning, student well-being, school health policy, child development, kids physical health, playground time, academic performance https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/are-we-overlooking-severe-autism-as-definition-expands https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/fbld2uqa/martin-adams-Tyqek1L8ldI-unsplash-1.webp Autism has evolved in understanding over the past three decades, from a rare, narrowly defined condition to a broader clinical spectrum. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/dbl7og4r/troubled_teen_suffers_from_loss_contact_disorientation.webp The broader understanding of autism has improved recognition, support access, and acceptance of neurodiversity. Medbound Times en 2026-05-15T02:30:00.000Z As the Definition of Autism Expands, Are We Losing Sight of Those With the Greatest Needs? autism, autism spectrum disorder, autism diagnosis, autism research, autism spectrum, autism support needs, profound autism, developmental disorders, autism and disability, autism symptoms, autism spectrum research, autism support services https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/why-pcos-is-now-called-pmos https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/84kjfnmx/woman-holding-reproductive-system-front-view-2.webp After more than a century, PCOS has been renamed PMOS to better reflect the science behind the condition. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/iufobinu/side_view_patient_doctor_s_appointment.webp Experts say treating PMOS requires a whole-body approach that includes hormonal, metabolic, and lifestyle support. Medbound Times en 2026-05-14T22:00:00.000Z A Medical Revolutionary Change for a Misunderstood Disease that Affects Women: Why PCOS is now PMOS PCOS, PCOS name change, PMOS, Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, women’s hormone disorder, endocrine health, metabolic disorder, ovarian health, hormone imbalance, women’s health research, PCOS awareness, reproductive health https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/how-to-protect-paramedics-from-workplace-violence https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/cpqevhmf/pexels-mikhail-nilov-8942633-1.webp Paramedics face growing risks of violence while providing emergency care in critical situations. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/gobgda4q/pexels_mikhail_nilov_8942050__1_.webp Stronger legal protections are needed to safeguard paramedics from rising workplace violence. Medbound Times en 2026-05-14T19:30:00.000Z Paramedics Are Facing More Danger on the Job. Here’s How to Protect Them paramedics, paramedics violence, workplace violence paramedics, paramedic safety, EMS violence, healthcare worker safety, emergency medical services, ambulance staff attacks, occupational violence, paramedics assault, emergency responders risk https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/cycle-syncing-explained-and-its-impact-on-menstruation https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/oa9z76ss/pexels-karola-g-7691887.webp Cycle syncing is trending on social media as a new approach to understanding and managing the menstrual cycle. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/jwu7t14k/healthy_natural_super_food__1_.webp Research on cycle syncing shows mixed results, with many gaps still remaining in understanding its effects on diet, exercise, and menstrual health. Medbound Times en 2026-05-14T19:30:00.000Z What Is ‘Cycle Syncing’, and How Might It Affect Menstruation? menstruation, cycle syncing, women’s health, period symptoms, diet and exercise, hormonal cycle, reproductive health, period pain, menstrual phases, follicular phase, ovulation https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/neet-ug-2026-paper-leak-cbi-arrests-timeline https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/x5mp2xav/209.jpg How a WhatsApp “guess paper” led to NEET UG 2026 cancellation, CBI arrests, six-state raids, and a hybrid exam review. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/nnxvabo9/HIIbn6abwAE1kuO.jpg According to Nashik Police, Shubham Khairnar allegedly obtained a physical copy of the examination paper from an associate in Pune days before the examination. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/6636jup9/HINZ3rsbIAAhUjo.jpg Investigators are examining whether Dinesh Biwal scanned a hard copy of the question paper and converted it into PDF files before it was circulated in coaching circles in Sikar. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-14/t87n2m9i/10k3IAA400x400.jpg NTA Director General Abhishek Singh later said the whistleblower had reported receiving a WhatsApp message before the examination in which “a few questions matched” the actual NEET paper. Medbound Times en 2026-05-14T17:51:54.923Z NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Scandal Deepens: CBI Arrests MBBS Students, Doctors in ‘Private Mafia’ WhatsApp Network as 120 Questions Matched Actual Exam Daily Pulse, Healthcare Corruption, India, Top Stories https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/what-to-do-after-fmge-failure https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-10/imf0ah6a/ChatGPT-Image-May-10-2026-095831-PM.png Many foreign medical graduates face uncertainty after FMGE failure, leading them to explore alternative healthcare careers, higher studies, and international opportunities. Medbound Times en 2026-05-14T17:09:24.263Z Failed FMGE? What MBBS Graduates Can Do Next FMGE