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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/sensory-overload-kids-neurobiological-anxiety-autism</loc>
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<image:caption>Sensory overload can cause distress in children.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Researchers analyze data to better understand sensory over-responsivity in children.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sensory Overload in Kids Has Distinct Neurobiological Roots</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/targeted-cancer-treatment-locking-tumor-activated-therapeutic</loc>
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<image:caption>A tumor-activated therapy may target cancer cells more precisely.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A tumor-targeted therapy may suppress tumors with less liver exposure.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T16:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Making Cancer Treatment Precise with a ‘Locking’ Therapeutic</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/treating-sleep-apnea-children-down-syndrome</loc>
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<image:caption>Sleep apnea can cause unnoticed breathing interruptions at night.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sleep apnea can be difficult to treat in children with Down syndrome</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T12:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children with Down Syndrome</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/preoperative-chemo-immunotherapy-head-neck-cancer</loc>
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<image:caption>Scrabble-style wooden tiles spell “CHEMOTHERAPY” in black letters against a soft blue background, conveying a clinical, serious tone.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Preoperative therapy gives patients active cancer treatment while awaiting surgery.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T08:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Preoperative Chemo-Immunotherapy More Effective Than Immunotherapy Alone in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/menopause-after-breast-cancer-questions</loc>
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<image:caption>Woman discussing menopause symptoms with her doctor.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Discuss persistent pain and safe treatment options with your healthcare team.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Team About Menopause After Breast Cancer</news:title>
<news:keywords>menopause, breast cancer, cancer treatment, menopause symptoms,  treatment-induced menopause,  early menopause,  cancer and menopause,  stopped periods, ovulation after cancer treatment, fertility</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/couple-coping-depression-gastrointestinal-cancer</loc>
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<image:caption>Couple support may help cancer survivors cope with emotional stress.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Couple support may protect the mental health of cancer survivors.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Medbound Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Couple Coping May Ease Depression After Gastrointestinal Cancer</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/tampons-lead-levels-conventional-products-menstruation</loc>
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<image:caption>Lead was detected in 7 of 8 tampons tested, with higher levels found in conventional products.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T19:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Testing Finds Lead in 7 of 8 Tampons Tested, With Higher Levels in Conventional Products</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/can-glp-1-help-stop-insulin-type-2-diabetes</loc>
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<image:caption>A Yale study examined whether GLP-1 therapy can help people with type 2 diabetes stop insulin.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Lower insulin doses and controlled blood sugar may signal when treatment can be reconsidered under medical guidance.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Medbound Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T15:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can GLP-1s Help People Stop Insulin?</news:title>
<news:keywords>GLP-1, Type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 drugs, GLP-1 receptor agonists,  GLP-1RA therapy,  insulin discontinuation,  diabetes treatment, diabetes medications,  blood sugar management, diabetes care, Yale School of Medicine</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/stress-brain-cells-linked-to-obesity</loc>
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<image:caption>New research explores how stress-responsive brain cells may influence eating and obesity.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Researchers found that stress-related brain signals affected weight gain mainly during a high-fat diet.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stress-Related Brain Cells Reveal Unexpected Link to Obesity</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/americans-outdated-beliefs-about-antibiotic-courses</loc>
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<image:caption>Nearly 90% of Americans still believe they should always finish antibiotics, highlighting the need for clearer, updated guidance.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Updated antibiotic guidance reflects growing evidence and the need for clearer communication with patients.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T07:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Always Finish Your Antibiotics? Longer is Better? Outdated Ideas About Antibiotics are Common, Study Finds</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/nanoplatelets-drug-delivery-for-cancer-therapy</loc>
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<image:caption>Nanoparticles may help deliver tumor-targeting radioisotopes for more precise cancer treatment.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>U.S. Department of Energy programs supported research advancing isotope production and cancer treatment technologies.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Medbound Times</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nanoplatelets, a Potential Drug Delivery Vehicle for Targeted Cancer Therapy</news:title>
<news:keywords>cancer, therapy, radioisotopes,  cancer treatment, radioactive isotopes, targeted cancer therapy,  tumor targeting,  nanoparticles,  nanoparticle drug delivery, tumor treatment,  radiopharmaceuticals, cancer research</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/designed-peptide-detects-coronavirus-protease-activity</loc>
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<image:caption>Current coronavirus tests detect viral material, but may not show whether the virus is still active.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A computationally designed peptide shows promise for tracking coronavirus protease activity in cells.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Medbound Times</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T22:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Computationally Designed Peptide Illuminates Coronavirus Protease Activity</news:title>
<news:keywords>peptides, coronavirus, coronavirus diagnostics, coronavirus testing, viral RNA,  RT-qPCR,  antigen tests,  antibody tests, active infection,  viral activity, SARS-CoV-2 detection</news:keywords>
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