https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/cervical-cancer-hormone-therapy-barriers-study-kentucky https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-17/hmycln3e/pexels-anntarazevich-8428365-1.webp A new study shows oncologists support hormone therapy for cervical cancer patients, but real-world barriers limit its use in practice. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-17/jvvlrk7e/pexels_tima_miroshnichenko_5452219__1_.webp A survey shows most gynecologic and radiation oncologists support prescribing hormone therapy after chemoradiotherapy for cervical cancer patients. Medbound Times en 2026-04-21T17:18:06.373Z University of Kentucky Study Finds Barriers to Hormone Therapy for Patients with Cervical Cancer cervical cancer, hormone therapy, hormone therapy cervical cancer, cervical cancer survivorship care, early menopause radiation therapy, oncology prescribing barriers, gynecologic cancer treatment, radiation oncology guidelines, cancer hormone replacement therapy, cervical cancer treatment side effects, oncology clinical practice barriers https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/us-custody-laws-immigrant-children-foster-care https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-21/j38vcp63/2026-04-03ImmigrantGuardiansfullsize.webp There are significant legal barriers to reunification once a child is placed in state custody. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/q5jvi695/“FosteringtheFuture”fostercareeventintheEastRoomoftheWhiteHouseonNovember132025-8.webp President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a “Fostering the Future” event in the East Room of the White House. Medbound Times en 2026-04-21T15:30:00.000Z States Change Custody Laws To Keep Children of Detained Immigrants Out of Foster Care immigration, Foster care, United States, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/jharkhand-heatwave-school-timings-alert https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-21/9wtpefk4/35011.jpg With temperatures climbing across districts, Jharkhand shifts school schedules and activates health and disaster preparedness measures. Medbound Times en 2026-04-21T14:15:57.221Z Jharkhand Govt Changes School Timings amid Heatwave, Yellow Alert Issued India, Top Stories https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/energy-drinks-liver-damage-indian-youth https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-21/41fqvxt0/crop-women-with-red-drink-bottle-1.webp Doctors also warned against the increasingly popular trend of mixing energy drinks with alcohol. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/vrve56na/pexels-burst-544961.webp Studies suggested that nearly 25–30 per cent of the urban population may be suffering from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, with a growing number of adolescents and young adults. Medbound Times en 2026-04-21T13:01:16.892Z India’s Youth Suffering from Liver Damage Linked to Heavy Energy Drink Consumption: Experts energy drinks, acute liver failure, fatty liver disease, energy drinks liver damage, liver disease youth India, fatty liver energy drinks, caffeine liver risk, NAFLD India youth, alcohol energy drinks risk https://www.medboundtimes.com/college-institute/mbbs-in-belgium-fees-eligibility-cost-indian-students https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-21/1aknlk2d/pexels-ryan-thomas-307183342-34378455-1.webp Belgium offers several scholarship opportunities for international students, which can significantly reduce the financial burden. Medbound Times en 2026-04-21T12:00:00.000Z MBBS in Belgium: Fees, Eligibility, Universities & Complete Guide for Indian Students MBBS, mbbs in Belgium, mbbs abroad, NEET, Fmge, Next, living cost for Belgium, Fees for MBBS in Belgium https://www.medboundtimes.com/dentistry/travel-oral-care-kit-essentials-dental-hygiene https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-21/ye9y2kxn/task01kpqq8b5beshapk5ar6b9aw041776765156img0.webp These kits typically include compact tools that support plaque control, fresh breath, and prevention of dental issues, even during short trips or long-distance travel. Medbound Times en 2026-04-21T11:00:00.000Z Travel Oral Care Kits Explained: Essential Contents, Oral Hygiene Tips, and Preventing Dental Issues on the Go Oral, travel oral care kit, oral hygiene travel tips, toothbrush travel kit, tongue cleaner travel, dental floss travel, oral care on the go, dental care kit, dental hygiene kit, dental travel kit, dental hygiene https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/choose-right-period-product-pads-tampons-cups-guide https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-21/yotr6zcz/pexels-karola-g-7691887.webp Your period product choice ultimately comes down to what fits your body, routine, and comfort level, there’s no single option that works for everyone. Medbound Times en 2026-04-21T10:00:00.000Z Pads, Tampons, or Cups? How to Choose the Right Period Product for Your Lifestyle menstruation, pads, tampons, menstrual cups, period panties, teenagers, working women , women hygiene products https://www.medboundtimes.com/dentistry/man-pulls-ship-with-teeth-biomechanics-dental-risks https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-21/eizzmf9v/Screenshot-2026-04-21-141349.png Egyptian strongman Ashraf Mahrous Sulaiman pulls a 720-tonne ship using his teeth in Hurghada, demonstrating the role of biomechanics and full-body force generation rather than dental strength alone. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-21/4cte61gz/23690145freepikwang180220224.jpg Average human bite force ranges between 500–700 Newtons in molar regions, far below the forces implied in such extreme feats. Medbound Times en 2026-04-21T08:50:11.700Z Can Human Teeth Really Pull a 720-Tonne Ship? Exploring Medical Science Behind This Extreme Guinness World Record Feat Guinness World Records https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/iit-gandhinagar-hydrogel-colon-tumour-surgery-breakthrough https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-21/fjzcf2iw/pexels-edward-jenner-4031323-1.webp Hydrogel-based technology developed at IIT Gandhinagar promises to simplify colon tumor surgery. Medbound Times en 2026-04-21T07:09:30.244Z Hydrogel-based technology developed at IIT Gandhinagar promises to simplify colon tumor surgery tumor, surgery, hydrogel technology, colon tumor, endoscopic surgery, plant resources, colon cancer https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/are-glp1-drugs-safe-to-buy-online-weight-loss-medications https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-16/spevtp3z/pexels-haberdoedas-32532049-2-1.webp Serena Williams’ Super Bowl ad highlights rising interest in GLP-1 drugs, with more people searching for access and pricing. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-16/4r21a9xz/pexels_karola_g_5207113.webp Researchers warn about the safety risks of online ads promoting unverified GLP-1 weight loss medications, raising concerns over quality, regulation, and patient harm. Medbound Times en 2026-04-21T05:42:05.589Z Ads for GLP-1 Drugs Are Flooding the Internet – Here’s How to Know If It’s Safe to Buy Them Online GLP-1, weight loss, GLP-1 drugs, weight loss medications, Serena Williams ad, Ozempic, Super Bowl commercial, online drug purchase, GLP-1 demand, obesity treatment, online pharmacies, prescription drugs https://www.medboundtimes.com/pharmacy/can-you-get-the-pill-without-seeing-a-gp-explained-australia https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-17/2sr6n6wf/pexels-karola-g-4046997.webp The contraceptive pill remains the most widely used birth control method among Australian women. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-17/21184tph/pharmacist_helping_woman_medicine_choice.webp Pharmacists are taking on expanded roles in patient care, as researchers assess their impact on easing pressure on GPs and the healthcare system. Medbound Times en 2026-04-21T04:30:00.000Z Want to Get the Pill Without Seeing a GP? Here’s What You Need to Know pills, contraception, contraceptive pill Australia, pharmacist prescribing pill, birth control access Australia, NSW pharmacy contraception, women’s health Australia, oral contraceptive pill, contraception access without GP, reproductive health Australia, pharmacy prescribing laws Australia, birth control pill access NSW https://www.medboundtimes.com/interview/hiv-viruses-virologist-develop-antiviral-treatments-research https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-19/gs927jot/pexels-cdc-library-3992945.webp HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 differ in structure, transmission, and long-term effects, despite both being viral infections. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-19/edthppbb/pexels_artempodrez_8533040__1_.webp Research insights into HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 are helping advance vaccines, treatments, and future antiviral strategies. Medbound Times en 2026-04-21T02:30:00.000Z Studying Two Very Different Viruses Is Helping This Virologist Develop New Strategies for More Potent Antiviral Treatments HIV, virus, HIV-1, SARS-CoV-2, retrovirus, coronavirus, viral differences, DNA integration, infectious diseases, antivirals, vaccines, viral transmission https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/salty-drinking-water-blood-pressure-coastal-greater-risk https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-19/x6pllxuh/pexels-bogdan-giurca-1141359795-22431052.webp Unexpected salt exposure from drinking water may contribute to rising blood pressure beyond traditional lifestyle factors. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-19/o8mqrkuv/handsome-guy-stay-modern-kitchen-drinking-glass-water-morning-time.webp Higher salt levels in drinking water are linked to increased blood pressure and a 26% higher risk of hypertension, especially in coastal populations. Medbound Times en 2026-04-20T22:00:00.000Z Salty Drinking Water Could Be Increasing Your Blood Pressure, with Coastal Residents at Greater Risk blood pressure, high blood pressure, hypertension, salt water drinking water, sea level rise, saltwater intrusion, blood pressure causes, cardiovascular risk, environmental health, sodium intake, coastal water contamination, public health research https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/students-expect-university-mishandle-sexual-assault-reporting https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-17/fkqn8wmd/terrifying-hands-silhouettes-studio-1.webp Students’ perceptions of how universities handle racism and LGBTQ+ discrimination often shape their expectations of responses to sexual misconduct. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-17/lfmy8k2l/pexels_kampus_5940842__1_.webp Students often judge how universities will respond to sexual misconduct based on how they handle racism and anti-LGBTQ+ incidents. Medbound Times en 2026-04-20T20:00:00.000Z Students Expect Their University Will Mishandle Sexual Misconduct, If They Ever Report It sexual assault, sexual misconduct campus, college sexual assault statistics, US university sexual harassment, higher education safety, student sexual violence survey 2024, campus stalking and harassment, transgender student safety, intimate partner violence college, institutional response sexual misconduct https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/usfda-form-483-lupin-us-facility https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-20/0lltbcnm/960px-FDABldg1-ExteriorWithCircle5161374950.jpg USFDA flags Lupin’s US plant with Form 483 observations; company says it will address issues and maintain compliance. Medbound Times en 2026-04-20T17:00:00.000Z USFDA Issues ‘Form 483’ with Three Observations to Lupin US Facility FDA https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/adult-dyslexia-testing-india-sc https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-20/yoju0ou3/228903156719432.jpg Supreme Court highlights lack of adult dyslexia testing in India, records NIMHANS research underway for new tools. Medbound Times en 2026-04-20T16:05:48.243Z SC Closes Petition on Adult Dyslexia Testing, Records Ongoing Research​ dyslexia https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/are-home-thyroid-tests-accurate https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-20/oxcm15s7/john-cameron-pAYpAGDUv80-unsplash.jpg Thinking of a home thyroid test? Understand accuracy, reliability, and when lab testing is still needed. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-20/7voo6mht/Screenshot-2026-04-20-200856.png The At-Home Thyroid Test Kit measures TSH and is thus able to identify Primary Hypothyroidism (by far the most common form of underactive Thyroid). Medbound Times en 2026-04-20T15:00:00.000Z At-Home Thyroid Test Kits Explained: Accuracy, Types, Limitations, and When to Use Them Thyroid https://www.medboundtimes.com/college-institute/mbbs-switzerland-fees-cost-living-eligibility https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-20/4mxdd0em/pexels-magda-ehlers-pexels-32008389.webp Graduating from a Swiss medical university opens doors to a wide range of global career opportunities. Medbound Times en 2026-04-20T14:00:00.000Z MBBS in Switzerland: Fees, Eligibility, Top Universities & Admission Guide for Indian Students MBBS, MBBS in Switzerland, MBBS in Switzerland for Indian Students, fees, living costs, mbbs abroad, zurich, EPFL https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/family-led-firearm-safety-approach-reduces-suicide-risk-screening https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-19/a6x8nn8l/pexels-karola-g-5202419-1.webp A family-centered approach to firearm safety may improve safe storage practices and help reduce suicide risk at home. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-19/v28hdyga/pexels_quachtungduong_28555739__1_.webp The “10-minute rule” helps families delay access to firearms, encouraging safer conversations and reducing risk. Medbound Times en 2026-04-20T13:00:00.000Z Family-Led Firearm Strategy Goes 'Beyond the Screen' to Curb Suicide Risk suicide, family-centered firearm safety, suicide prevention, Family Safety Net, University of Michigan study, Injury Prevention journal, gun safety in homes, household firearm storage, suicide risk reduction, Alaska study, mental health prevention https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/rat-lungworm-case-jet-lag-misdiagnosis https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-20/7xl7uw38/202604201539Image-Generationsimplecompose01kpn5ty2he9y9f276cb3wtdkf.png Life cycle of Angiostrongylus cantonensis (rat lungworm) showing transmission from rats to humans through contaminated food, leading to eosinophilic meningitis as seen in the reported case. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-20/2vfeeg0j/Angiostrongyluscantonensislifecycle01.png Life cycle of rat lungworm Angiostrongylus cantonensis Medbound Times en 2026-04-20T11:00:00.000Z She Thought It Was Jet Lag—Doctors Found a Rare Rat Lungworm Infection Affecting the Brain parasites https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/ozone-vs-ultrasonic-vegetable-cleaners-pesticide-removal https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-20/ntfui1gn/pexels-susana-maro-20195896-15044977.webp This reinforces the idea that these technologies are enhancements not solutions. Medbound Times en 2026-04-20T09:10:00.000Z Ozone and Ultrasonic Vegetable Cleaners: Do They Really Work? food safety, Nutrition, ozone vegetable cleaner, ultrasonic vegetable cleaner, pesticide residue removal, how to remove pesticides from fruits, vegetable washing methods, ozone vs ultrasonic cleaning https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/sleeping-with-pets-benefits-risks-trade-off-science-study https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-19/dqgr8egg/pexels-jep-gambardella-6224263.webp For many pet guardians, their pets are a constant presence from morning to night. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-19/7wxlls0g/pexels_bethany_ferr_5483417__1_.webp Sleeping with a pet can bring comfort and emotional warmth, but it may also affect sleep quality. Medbound Times en 2026-04-20T07:11:33.508Z Do You Love Sleeping with Your Pet? Science Reveals There’s a Tricky Trade-Off SLEEP, pet guardians, pets as family, human-animal bond, emotional connection pets, pet ownership, daily life with pets, pet companionship, animal companionship, pet lifestyle, pet bonding https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/how-nanomedicine-therapies-enter-cells-and-treat-disease https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-17/hm4yojpc/pexels-shvetsa-3786172.webp Scientists are moving beyond daily pills, turning human cells into tiny drug factories through advanced molecular medicine. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-17/9pgybbip/pexels_roger_brown_3435524_5149400__2_.webp A tiny DNA error can disrupt protein production, as seen in hemophilia A where faulty instructions lead to missing clotting factors. Medbound Times en 2026-04-20T05:10:07.438Z How Nanomedicine Gets Inside Your Cells and Treats You from the Inside Out therapies, nanomedicine, Cells, nanotechnology in healthcare, molecular medicine, RNA therapy, cells as pharmacies, drug delivery systems, nanoparticles in medicine, precision medicine, nanotechnology applications, high blood pressure treatment, cholesterol treatment, type 2 diabetes therapy https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/can-video-games-improve-patient-provider-health-communication https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-17/as1v86s0/pexels-kampus-8439671.webp What if waiting rooms could educate? Interactive games may help patients learn while they wait. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-17/rtevxr1y/pexels_mizunokozuki_12899165.webp Students who grow up with complex video games are often better equipped to navigate today’s digital world. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-17/3d12j838/pexels_cottonbro_8720586__1_.webp A health-focused video game uses an armor metaphor to show how vaccines protect against specific diseases. Medbound Times en 2026-04-20T03:00:00.000Z Health Information Delivered as a Video Game Can Bridge the Communication Gap Between Patients and Providers patient, health, health education games, video games in healthcare, digital health tools, waiting room experience, interactive health learning, contraception education, healthcare communication, gamification in medicine, patient decision-making https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/human-limb-regeneration-salamander-gene-key-discovery-research https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-19/vdd894o6/pexels-googledeepmind-18069422.webp A shared gene found in axolotls, mice, and zebrafish may pave the way for future gene therapy to enable human limb regeneration. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-19/prsnu28l/pexels_mikhail_nilov_8851547.webp Researchers say early findings in mice provide a foundational step toward future therapies for human limb regeneration. Medbound Times en 2026-04-20T01:00:00.000Z For Regrowing Human Limbs, This Salamander Gene Could Hold the Key Gene, Limbs, limb regeneration, gene therapy, axolotl, mice genetics, zebrafish research, regenerative medicine, human limb regrowth, common gene discovery, developmental biology, tissue regeneration, genetic research https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/does-flu-vaccine-cover-super-k-and-who-gets-it-free https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-17/l8sgodhz/pexels-shvets-production-8900016.webp Flu can be severe for vulnerable groups, causing serious complications and thousands of deaths each year. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-17/50d2p4kt/pexels_thirdman_5922094__1_.webp Influenza vaccines have traditionally been produced using chicken eggs, where flu strains are grown, inactivated, and purified. Medbound Times en 2026-04-19T23:07:41.911Z Can I Get a Free Flu Shot? And Will It Cover ‘Super K’? Your Influenza Vaccine Questions Answered Flu, vaccine, flu symptoms, influenza risk groups, flu complications elderly children, influenza vaccination benefits, flu prevention vaccine, seasonal flu protection, high risk flu patients, public health influenza, best time flu vaccination https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/trump-environmental-rollbacks-shake-pennsylvania-town https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-14/tmpzlulc/annie-spratt-Kso3qiZeJD8-unsplash.jpg A coke plant, at the west bank of the Monongahela River, belching out emissions from turning superheated coal into a carbon-rich fuel. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/iwbxzs61/li-an-lim-ycW4YxhrWHM-unsplash.webp Protest with people holding a ‘There is no Planet B’ sign, calling for urgent action against pollution and climate change. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-15/n4j3n2ay/ehsan-moradi-SzGVWhpLp2U-unsplash.webp Environmental rollbacks raise concerns as children remain vulnerable to air pollution near industrial plants. Medbound Times en 2026-04-19T20:59:27.762Z Pennsylvania Town Faces Fallout From Trump’s Environmental Rule Rollback USA, enviornment https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/programming-immune-system-therapeutic-protein-production https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-17/sdcy9dim/765466612126-1.webp Gene-editing strategies may reprogram the immune system to produce therapeutic proteins and hard-to-make antibodies. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-17/v9ymwzae/3d_representation_dna__1_.webp New research suggests the immune system can be programmed to produce long-term therapeutic proteins at their source. Medbound Times en 2026-04-19T18:00:00.000Z Programming the Immune System to Manufacture Its Own Therapeutic Proteins immune system, Protein, gene editing immune system, therapeutic protein production, stem cell gene editing, antibody therapy research, reprogrammed immune system, influenza antibody protection, long term antibody production, biomedical research breakthrough