https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/hepatitis-a-b-c-d-e-explained https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/g1zxwrpe/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-27-2026-044444-PM.webp World Hepatitis Day 2026, featuring liver health, hepatitis testing, vaccination, and awareness of hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/d681clxz/pexels_olia_danilevich_5973352.webp Vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to prevent viral hepatitis. Medbound Times en 2026-07-28T06:00:00.000Z World Hepatitis Day 2026: Expert Explains the Differences Between Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E and Why Early Testing Saves Lives hepatitis, World Hepatitis Day 2026, World Hepatitis Day, viral hepatitis, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, hepatitis E, hepatitis symptoms, hepatitis vaccine https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/ai-calorie-apps-underestimate-meal-calories-fat https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/sipj2d18/pexels-n-voitkevich-8939504-1.webp A new study suggests AI photo-based calorie apps may underestimate meal calories and fat. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/2jluvrc6/pexels_novkov_visuals_34227757__2_.webp Researchers found AI calorie-tracking apps underestimated meal calories and fat in most cases. Medbound Times en 2026-07-28T04:30:00.000Z Photo-Based Calorie-Tracking Apps May Underestimate Energy in Meals AI, food, fat, AI calorie tracking apps, meal photo calorie estimate, AI food recognition, nutrition tracking, nutrition study, food tracking technology, AI health apps, meal nutrition analysis https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/ultra-processed-toddler-foods-study https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/35sic1t1/pexels-cottonbro-6969717.webp A study finds many toddler foods may not meet recommended nutrition standards for young children. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/lpzj29yl/pexels_kenzero14_20885655__1_.webp Many toddler foods exceeded WHO recommendations for sugar, sodium, fat, or energy content. Medbound Times en 2026-07-28T02:30:00.000Z 80% of Toddler Foods on Grocery Shelves Are Ultra-Processed food, Toddler, toddler foods, ultra-processed foods for children, baby food nutrition, toddler nutrition study, commercial baby foods, WHO Nutrition and Promotion Profile Model, child food standards, unhealthy toddler foods, processed foods and children https://www.medboundtimes.com/dentistry/sparkling-water-better-for-teeth https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/525sq0vz/pexels-rrodriguesim-38441760.webp A study suggests unsweetened sparkling water may be a better choice for dental health than sugary soda. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/y0e84k3b/pexels_gustavo_fring_5622012.webp Saliva helps protect teeth by restoring mouth acidity after beverage consumption. Medbound Times en 2026-07-28T00:30:00.000Z Could Sparkling Water Be a Better Choice for Your Teeth? teeth, soda, sparkling water teeth health, soda and dental health, mouth pH levels, beverage acidity, tooth enamel damage, sparkling water vs soda, healthy beverage choices, unsweetened sparkling water https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/california-governor-race-immigrant-healthcare https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-07/ujs2wy9b/Untitled-design-27-1.webp Democrat Xavier Becerra (left) and Republican Steve Hilton present starkly different choices on immigrant healthcare. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-07/1v0p2xma/colleagues_disinfecting_hands_outdoors_pandemic_while_wearing_masks__1_.webp During the COVID-19 pandemic, immigrants were widely recognized as essential workers supporting public health and the economy. Medbound Times en 2026-07-27T22:00:00.000Z In California Governor’s Race, Voters Face Stark Choice on Immigrant Healthcare HEALTHCARE, immigration, California immigrant healthcare, Medi-Cal, undocumented immigrants, state-funded healthcare, California governor race, immigrant health coverage, healthcare policy, California healthcare, public health https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/time-restricted-eating-dementia-older-adults https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/4lifp0gy/pexels-gustavo-fring-7447047-2.webp A small study suggests time-restricted eating may improve brain function in older adults. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/vbx5r8hx/pexels_shvets_production_8899557.webp A shorter eating window improved problem-solving while supporting weight loss. Medbound Times en 2026-07-27T19:30:00.000Z Time-Restricted Eating May Help Retain Cognitive Function in Older Adults older adults, weight loss, time-restricted eating, cognitive health, brain health, intermittent fasting, eating window, weight loss study, older women, obesity, nutrition research, healthy aging https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/do-tattoos-cause-cancer-new-studies https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-25/wubpn7h7/Tattoo-artist-inking-arm.webp Tattoo ink is injected directly into the dermis, the skin's deeper layer https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-25/4a4szz65/tattoo-ink-bottles-station.webp Commercial tattoo inks are a mix of pigments, solvents, and preservatives, often with little regulatory oversight https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-25/qwzx92nv/LymphomaLymphNodeDiagram.webp Tattoo ink particles travel from the skin to nearby lymph nodes, where some remain long-term Medbound Times en 2026-07-27T17:32:43.748Z Do Tattoos Cause Cancer? Here's What New Lymphoma and Skin Cancer Studies Found cancer, Melanoma, skin cancer, lymphoma, lymph nodes https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/aiims-jodhpur-ragging-dr-vikrant-sharma-convocation https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/ahk8kigt/Screenshot-2026-07-27-185756-1.webp Dr. Vikrant Sharma speaks at the AIIMS Jodhpur convocation on July 26, 2026, where he publicly alleged ragging-related academic harassment during his MCh Neurosurgery training. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/2tj4x3cx/Screenshot_2026_07_27_191658.webp The allegations, made during the institute's convocation ceremony were later circulated widely through videos on social media. Medbound Times en 2026-07-27T16:00:00.000Z 'I Got My Degree, Not Justice': AIIMS Jodhpur MCh Graduate Alleges Ragging, Academic Harassment During Convocation Speech AIIMS, harassment, AIIMS Jodhpur ragging allegations, Dr Vikrant Sharma, AIIMS Jodhpur convocation, AIIMS Jodhpur news, neurosurgery resident, MCh Neurosurgery https://www.medboundtimes.com/healthcare-corruption/south-korean-professor-dental-admission-fraud https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-25/8i93jyl9/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-25-2026-065524-PM.webp Former South Korean professor jailed for using graduate students' research to help his daughter secure dental school admission. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-25/g5fx20xf/pexels_ekaterina_bolovtsova_6077326__12_.webp The Supreme Court dismissed Lee's appeal, finding no legal errors in the lower court's judgment. Medbound Times en 2026-07-27T14:30:00.000Z South Korean Ex-Professor Jailed for Using Students' Research to Secure Daughter's Dental School Admission dental, Fraud, Korean professor jailed, South Korea research misconduct, dental school admission fraud, Seoul National University, Sungkyunkwan University, research integrity, Supreme Court South Korea https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/best-lasik-eye-surgery-buffalo-ny https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/lvdnpjpu/pexels-fernando-capetillo-94107723-33857824-1-1.webp LASIK eye surgery can reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/jacw9a8u/pexels_ai25studioai_6749697.webp Flexible financing options can make LASIK eye surgery more affordable for eligible patients. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/3hzn6wc1/pexels_fernando_capetillo_94107723_33857825__1_.webp Flexible financing options can make LASIK eye surgery more affordable for eligible patients. Medbound Times en 2026-07-27T13:30:00.000Z 7 Best LASIK Eye Surgery Providers in Buffalo, NY (2026) surgery, eye, LASIK eye surgery Buffalo NY, best LASIK Buffalo, laser vision correction, LASIK surgery, Buffalo eye surgery, vision correction, LASIK providers Buffalo, excimer laser, nearsightedness treatment, farsightedness treatment https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/karyna-shuliak-jeffrey-epstein-estate https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/hp2sf3oh/pexels-mart-production-7231804.webp The trust signed by Epstein shortly before his death outlines how he intended his estate to be distributed. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/kmlsr0si/Screenshot-2026-07-27-130225.webp The trust also references a 32.73-carat diamond ring, describing it as a gift made "in contemplation of marriage." Medbound Times en 2026-07-27T12:15:24.902Z New DOJ Files Reveal Belarusian Dentist Karyna Shuliak as Primary Beneficiary of Jeffrey Epstein's $100 Million Estate dentist, Karyna Shuliak, Jeffrey Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein estate, Jeffrey Epstein trust, Karyna Shuliak dentist, Belarusian dentist, DOJ files, Epstein inheritance, Columbia dental school, estate beneficiary https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/maharashtra-five-star-rating-government-hospitals https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/zkmk2nm3/pexels-sals-3358707-5049242.webp Maharashtra's new five-star rating system will evaluate 623 government hospitals to improve healthcare quality, transparency, and accountability across the state's public health network. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/vgj4pxxq/pexels_purple24_2299924_7617604.webp Diagnostic services, including X-ray facilities, will be among the quality indicators assessed under Maharashtra's new hospital rating framework. Medbound Times en 2026-07-27T10:30:00.000Z Maharashtra Launches Five-Star Rating System for 623 Government Hospitals Maharashtra, government hospital, Five-star hospital rating system , Maharashtra hospital rating, Public healthcare Maharashtra , Government hospitals Maharashtra, Maharashtra Public Health Department, Hospital quality assessment, Essential medicines , Diagnostic facilities, Government Resolution , Public hospitals India, Hospital accreditation https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/myofascial-muscle-pain-syndrome-chiropractic-care https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/8u0qvasw/pexels-jonathanborba-27730452-1.webp Myofascial pain syndrome can cause persistent muscle pain and sensitive trigger points. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/8waoodsd/pexels_danikprihodko_8219157.jpg A top-down view of blue kinesiology tape applied to a person's shoulder. Medbound Times en 2026-07-27T09:30:00.000Z Beyond a Stubborn Muscle Knot: Understanding Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Where Chiropractic Care Fits muscle, Pain, myofascial pain syndrome, chronic muscle pain, myofascial trigger points, MPS, persistent muscle pain, muscle ache, referred pain, musculoskeletal pain, soft tissue pain, chiropractic care https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/nmc-dm-feeder-qualification-2026 https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/jcqayn73/magnificindian-senior-doctor-and-ubE3qq5QLD.png The question at the heart of the NMC's review: which postgraduate qualifications can prepare a doctor for the next level of specialization. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/ziai6l5g/NationalMedicalCommission.webp National Medical Commission has constituted a three member sub committee to review feeder eligibility for Doctorate of Medicine courses https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/bp1vxzq3/doctor-writing-report.webp For now, eligibility rules remain exactly as they were. Any change still requires formal review and approval Medbound Times en 2026-07-27T08:32:36.840Z NMC Panel to Review 3 New DM Feeder Pathways: MD Biochemistry, MD Emergency Medicine, and MD Tropical Medicine MD, National Medical Commission (NMC), medical education https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/how-to-make-healthcare-decisions-2027 https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/db1sz748/pexels-mikhail-nilov-7735697.webp Compare healthcare plans, providers, and costs before making medical decisions. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/23oauzlz/pexels_tara_winstead_7723389.webp Protect your personal and financial information when researching healthcare. Medbound Times en 2026-07-27T07:00:00.000Z How Healthcare Consumers Can Make More Confident Decisions in 2027 HEALTHCARE, health insurance, healthcare decisions, insurance plans, healthcare plans, Medicare coverage, treatment costs, healthcare services, healthcare research, healthcare consumers, compare health insurance, informed healthcare choices https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/nhs-dr-jonathan-chin-england-commonwealth-games-weightlifting https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/wagmb2yz/Screenshot-2026-07-27-104128.webp NHS doctor Jonathan Chin will represent Team England in the men's 71 kg weightlifting event at his first Commonwealth Games after balancing a demanding medical career with elite sport. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-27/6bl9gou0/pexels_victorfreitas_949129.webp Olympic weightlifting requires athletes to meet strict bodyweight categories before competition, making careful preparation an important part of the sport. Medbound Times en 2026-07-27T06:20:18.388Z NHS Doctor Jonathan Chin to Represent Team England in Commonwealth Games Weightlifting Debut NHS, doctor, Jonathan Chin, Commonwealth Games, Commonwealth Games weightlifting, men's 71 kg weightlifting , NHS athlete, Jonathan Chin weightlifting , Chapel Brampton , Commonwealth Games debut, Team England weightlifting , UK doctor athlete https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/everyday-chemical-exposure-toxicologist-tips https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-07/dd308pfd/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-4440533-1.webp Everyday activities can expose us to multiple chemicals, but simple choices may help reduce unnecessary exposure. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-07/0o190b4k/pexels_sanatharabesi_6525852__1_.webp Exposomics helps scientists understand how lifelong chemical exposures may influence human health. Medbound Times en 2026-07-27T04:30:00.000Z Exposure to Everyday Chemicals Can Add Up – A Toxicologist Offers Simple Steps to Reduce Your Dose chemicals, everyday chemical exposure, toxic chemicals, household chemicals, health risks, cleaning products, personal care products, environmental toxins, chemical safety, indoor air pollution, public health, reducing chemical exposure https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/philadelphia-neonatologist-on-nicu-baby-air-risks https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-22/igyk9ffb/pexels-vidalbalielojrfotografia-4005606-1.webp Discharge from the NICU marks a major milestone as families finally bring their premature baby home. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-22/53cbt2fn/pexels_gabi_orrico_194178369_28206179_1_1.webp Premature babies may continue to face harmful air pollution both before birth and after returning home from the NICU. Medbound Times en 2026-07-27T02:30:00.000Z I'm a Philadelphia Neonatologist. Every Time I Discharge a Baby From the NICU, I Worry About the Air They'll Breathe at Home neonatologist, baby, NICU discharge, neonatal intensive care unit, premature babies, preterm infants, newborn health, infant lung development, NICU care, neonatal health, baby discharge https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/young-men-health-guide-to-avoiding-looksmaxxing-risks https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-24/o4pkajl1/pexels-ron-lach-9255011.webp Experts warn that viral looksmaxxing trends can harm the physical and mental health of young men. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-24/8m65xls7/pexels_karola_g_7195182__1_.webp Always seek health advice from qualified medical professionals, not social media influencers. Medbound Times en 2026-07-27T00:30:00.000Z Broken Jaw, Shattered Confidence: How to Help Young Men Avoid Risks of Looksmaxxing mental health, men, health, looksmaxxing, looksmaxxing trends, bone smashing, mewing, social media trends, young men, body image, cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery, UT Southwestern https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/miscarriage-treatments-to-help-families https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-24/xzyfw5hz/pexels-mart-production-7088833-1.webp Nearly 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage before 20 weeks. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-24/lmdij5qa/pexels_karola_g_6134923__1_.webp Support after miscarriage can help families heal emotionally and move forward. Medbound Times en 2026-07-26T22:00:00.000Z The Medical Minute: After Miscarriage, Finding Answers and a Path Forward miscarriage, women, medical, pregnancy loss, miscarriage treatment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, women's health, cervical cerclage, prenatal care, miscarriage support, pregnancy after loss, fertility health https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/drug-resistant-gonorrhea-public-health-risk https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-24/m9fvk36a/pexels-karola-g-4021811-1-2.webp Drug-resistant gonorrhea is making infections harder to treat worldwide. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-24/87km236v/Neisseria_gonorrhoeae_PHIL_3693_lores.webp New research highlights better testing and treatment options for drug-resistant gonorrhea. Medbound Times en 2026-07-26T19:30:00.000Z Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea: Why It Matters and What Comes Next gonorrhea, public health, drug-resistant gonorrhea, antibiotic resistance, antimicrobial resistance, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, STI, sexually transmitted infection, gonorrhea treatment, infectious diseases, rapid resistance testing, new antibiotics https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/social-media-use-linked-to-anxiety-in-young-adults https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-24/9buadt9u/pexels-dshaidovskyi-14385055-1.webp Heavy social media use is linked to higher anxiety and suicidal thoughts in teens. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-24/8rl00sip/pexels_mart_production_7481977__2_.webp Researchers tracked social media use from early adolescence into young adulthood. Medbound Times en 2026-07-26T17:30:00.000Z Increased Social Media Use Linked to Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation Among Young Adults, UTHealth Houston Researchers Find social media, anxiety, teenagers, suicidal ideation, social media use, youth mental health, excessive screen time, mental health, adolescent health, UTHealth Houston, social media addiction, teen anxiety https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/why-mercury-thermometers-were-banned https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-24/ivqiq693/Medicalmercurythermometer.webp A German-made mercury thermometer from the early 1900s, shown with its original case https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-24/hdmeo5ix/Mercuryescaped-from-broken-thermomter.webp Mercury forms distinct beads rather than spreading like water, which is part of why a spill is so hard to fully clean up https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-24/ouvqhnnb/digital-thermometer-vs-mercury-thermometer.webp Digital thermometers replaced mercury ones largely for safety, not because they're always more precise Medbound Times en 2026-07-26T16:18:43.032Z Why Mercury Thermometers Were Banned: The 300-Year Medical Tool Finally Phased Out Worldwide thermometers, mercury https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/racing-heart-arrhythmia-causes-and-treatment https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-24/by85svwy/26349258qeznth3a220113-1.webp A racing heart or skipped beat may be a sign of an arrhythmia. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-24/vywj7x4r/pexels_cottonbro_7858245__1___2_.webp Catheter ablation can treat abnormal heart rhythms by targeting faulty electrical signals. Medbound Times en 2026-07-26T13:30:00.000Z Mayo Clinic Q&A: Is My Racing Heart an Arrhythmia? arrhythmia, heart, heart arrhythmia, heart palpitations, skipped heartbeat, abnormal heart rhythm, slow heartbeat, fast heartbeat, causes of arrhythmia, arrhythmia symptoms, heart health https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/rejection-hurts-kids-teens-mental-health https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-25/f6vpipag/pexels-648298123-29065605.webp Rejection can feel deeply painful, but with the right support, kids and teens can build resilience and regain confidence. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-25/lj9wpikz/pexels_kindelmedia_8550682__1_.webp Dwelling on rejection can lower self-esteem, but focusing on growth helps children and teens move forward. Medbound Times en 2026-07-26T10:30:00.000Z Rejection Hurts: How to Help Kids and Teens Bounce Back When They’ve Missed Out Teen, mental health, rejection in children, teen rejection, coping with rejection, child mental health, adolescent mental health, parenting advice, helping kids handle rejection, self-worth, emotional wellbeing, rejection and mental health https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/stress-long-covid-women-symptoms https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-25/ekoo9hnx/pexels-gustavo-fring-5934484-2.webp A new study suggests stress may contribute to Long COVID symptoms in women with young children, highlighting the need for holistic post-COVID care. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-25/0b3qwi6f/pexels_enginakyurt_5103431__1_.webp Researchers found that stress may be linked to Long COVID in women and could contribute to gender differences in the condition. Medbound Times en 2026-07-26T07:30:00.000Z Study Reveals Stress a Significant Factor in Women Experiencing Long COVID covid, Woman, stress, Long COVID, Long COVID symptoms, women, mothers, maternal mental health, post-COVID syndrome, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 recovery, women's health