https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/robot-assisted-surgery-cleft-lip-newborns https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/t3kreuu1/Untitled-design-28-1.webp A routine 20-week ultrasound revealed that baby Luka would be born with a cleft lip and palate, allowing doctors to plan early treatment. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/rkrctsez/pexels_jonathanborba_19550819__1_.webp The surgery left minimal scarring, helping Luka smile confidently and recover well. Medbound Times en 2026-07-11T22:00:00.000Z Robot-Assisted Surgery Fixes Smiles for Newborns With Cleft Lips surgery, newborns, cleft lip, baby health, pregnancy ultrasound, 20-week ultrasound, congenital conditions, birth defects, fetal development, newborn health, maternal health, cleft lip and palate treatment, pediatric healthcare, family health https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/radiation-therapy-clinic-closures-cancer-united-states https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/jfo22cf0/pexels-jo-mcnamara-185550273-11288661-2.webp A new study found that while the total number of U.S. radiation oncology clinics remains stable, many individual treatment centers have closed or relocated. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/hmyagj5q/pexels_mart_production_7088479.webp Experts warn that the closure of rural radiation therapy clinics could leave many cancer patients with fewer treatment options. Medbound Times en 2026-07-11T19:30:00.000Z Loss of Radiation Therapy Clinics Could Widen Cancer Care Gaps Across the United States cancer, therapy, radiation oncology clinics, rural cancer care, cancer treatment access, rural healthcare, cancer care access, freestanding radiation oncology practices, cancer treatment centers, Mount Sinai study, oncology clinic closures, lifesaving radiation therapy https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/careers-in-population-health https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/wije7u7u/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-10-2026-085702-PM.png Discover careers in population health, including jobs, salary, courses, skills, employers, and career growth in India. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/zlu429jb/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-11-2026-093715-PM.png A typical career progression in population health, highlighting how graduates can advance from entry-level research and programme roles to leadership positions in health systems, policy, consulting, and global health. Medbound Times en 2026-07-11T16:31:41.152Z Careers in Population Health: A Comprehensive Guide for Medical and Life Science Graduates Public Health https://www.medboundtimes.com/healthcare-corruption/kerala-organ-trafficking-probe-ed-summons-doctors-hospital-officials https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/rqr1tjge/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-11-2026-064659-PM.webp Investigators are examining whether the committees exercised adequate due diligence in evaluating transplant cases that are now under scrutiny. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/clnxugeu/pexels_sora_shimazaki_5668481__2_.webp The ED has also summoned senior officials of several private hospitals as part of the investigation. Medbound Times en 2026-07-11T14:57:41.703Z Kerala Organ Trafficking Probe Widens; ED Summons Doctors, Hospital Officials kidney transplant, Kerala, Kerala organ trafficking, Kerala organ trafficking probe, Kerala organ trafficking case, Enforcement Directorate, ED Kerala https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/world-population-day-2026-india-digital-census https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-07/14voq166/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-7-2026-103313-PM.png India's first digital census could strengthen healthcare planning through accurate population data and evidence-based policymaking. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/1kfea4bl/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-11-2026-014233-PM.png Accurate population data are essential for building equitable, evidence-based healthcare systems in India. Medbound Times en 2026-07-11T13:00:00.000Z World Population Day 2026: Why India's Digital Census Matters for Healthcare population https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/nasa-astronaut-anil-menon-first-iss-mission-space-medicine https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/u6kv387b/Screenshot-2026-07-11-113330.webp Anil Menon's first ISS mission highlights the growing role of physician-astronauts in developing medical technologies for future deep-space exploration and healthcare on Earth. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/80rpnjjk/Screenshot_2026_07_11_105513.webp NASA astronaut Anil Menon and his Soyuz MS-29 crewmates are preparing for an eight-month International Space Station mission focused on advancing space medicine and human spaceflight research. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/wfcrk13a/pexels_spacex_60132.webp Research aboard the International Space Station continues to improve understanding of human health in space while supporting medical innovations that could benefit patients on Earth. Medbound Times en 2026-07-11T11:48:17.792Z Indian-Origin NASA Astronaut and Emergency Physician Anil Menon Begins First Eight-Month ISS Mission, Bringing Space Medicine Into Focus NASA, space, Anil Menon, NASA astronaut Anil Menon, International Space Station, space medicine, Soyuz MS-29, NASA ISS mission, physician astronaut, pace health, aerospace medicine, Expedition 74, Expedition 75, NASA research, space exploration https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/martha-lillard-last-us-iron-lung-user-dies-polio-history https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/8kh9thkd/Screenshot-2026-07-11-130928.webp Doctors once believed she would not survive beyond the age of 20. Instead, she lived nearly eight decades. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/z80ynxu1/Screenshot_2026_07_11_132129.png During roughly the last two years, she relied on the iron lung nearly around the clock. Medbound Times en 2026-07-11T10:26:27.893Z Last US Iron Lung User Martha Lillard Dies at 78, Marking the End of a Chapter in Polio History polio, covid, lung, Martha Lillard, Martha Lillard death, last US iron lung user, last American using an iron lung, last iron lung patient, iron lung, iron lung machine https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/does-dark-chocolate-help-pms-symptoms https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/sy0pfkxu/pms-chocolate-craving.webp Chocolate cravings before a period are common, driven by hormonal and neurochemical shifts rather than a lack of willpower. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-06/tbau3atp/dark-chocolate.webp Dark chocolate's flavanol and magnesium content may be factors in regulating moods https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-06/qn7pra9h/white-milk-chocolate-pieces.webp White chocolate's pale color comes from having no cocoa solids at all, only cocoa butter, milk, and sugar Medbound Times en 2026-07-11T08:15:00.000Z Can Dark Chocolate Help PMS Symptoms? OB-GYN and Nutritionist Explain chocolates, dark chocolate, PMS https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/foreign-healthcare-professionals-us-immigration https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/9g2smpvu/pexels-zandatsu-32213424-1.webp Foreign-trained healthcare professionals need visas, licensing, and employer sponsorship to work in the U.S. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/8oy160v9/pexels_gustavo_fring_6050303__1___2_.webp Choosing the right temporary visa is the first step toward working in the U.S. healthcare system. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/zkdq8qq5/pexels_jakubzerdzicki_32060712__1___1_.webp Building a successful U.S. immigration pathway requires maintaining legal status and planning for long-term career growth. Medbound Times en 2026-07-11T07:30:00.000Z How Foreign-Trained Healthcare Professionals Can Build a U.S. Immigration Pathway HEALTHCARE, immigrants, foreign-trained healthcare professionals, U.S. immigration pathway, healthcare worker visa USA, healthcare immigration, U.S. healthcare jobs, credential evaluation, state licensing, healthcare worker certification https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/mother-hospital-colonoscopy-without-patient-informed-consent https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/8sew4e53/Screenshot-2026-07-11-082918.webp The Kerala Consumer Commission held Mother Hospital liable after ruling that an elective colonoscopy was performed without obtaining the patient's informed consent. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-11/oe0x2q4n/pexels_turan_kaymaz_98046252_17317655.webp The case highlights the legal importance of obtaining informed consent from competent patients before elective medical procedures. Medbound Times en 2026-07-11T06:00:00.000Z Kerala Consumer Commission Holds Mother Hospital Liable for Colonoscopy Without Patient's Informed Consent colonoscopy, patient consent, Thrissur Consumer Commission, Kerala Consumer Commission, informed consent, medical negligence, patient consent , colonoscopy risks, bowel perforation, consumer court Kerala, elective colonoscopy, medical ethics https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/do-dreams-have-smells-blind-minds-imagination https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/tsnht7ld/pexels-ann-h-45017-32240617-1.webp A new study shows that people experience imagination differently, with some unable to visualize mental images. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/bpa7rzc3/pexels_ron_lach_8264243__1_.webp Researchers found that dream experiences vary widely, with many people never sensing smell or touch in their dreams. Medbound Times en 2026-07-11T04:30:00.000Z Do Your Dreams Have Smells? New Study on 'Blind Minds' Reveals Vast Differences in Imagination Smell, Mind, dreams, imagination, aphantasia, blind minds, visual imagination, brain research, cognitive science, mental imagery https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/brain-health-tips-reduce-cognitive-decline-alzheimers https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/0zzc235k/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-6010864-1-2.webp A doctor consulting a patient about brain health and cognitive decline prevention. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/7ay3rf34/pexels_rdne_6129206__2_.webp Researchers are working to improve early diagnosis of dementia and mild cognitive impairment to enable earlier treatment. Medbound Times en 2026-07-11T02:30:00.000Z Brain-body Connection: Expert Shares Tips to Reduce Risk of Cognitive Decline, Alzheimer's Disease alzheimer disease, cognitive, brain, brain health, cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease, Mayo Clinic, dementia prevention, brain-body connection, cognitive health https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/healthcare-spending-gap-high-low-income-americans https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/3yejfyvg/pexels-shvets-production-8413203-1-2.webp A new study shows healthcare spending is rising faster among high-income Americans, widening the gap in access to outpatient care and prescription drugs. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/g0enk15n/pexels_pavel_danilyuk_6753269__1_.webp Researchers highlight concerns over healthcare access as affordability challenges affect lower-income Americans. Medbound Times en 2026-07-11T00:30:00.000Z Healthcare Spending Gap Between High- and Low-Income Americans Continues to Widen, Study Finds HEALTHCARE, Americans, healthcare spending, healthcare spending gap, income inequality, high-income Americans, low-income Americans, outpatient care, prescription drug spending, healthcare access, health disparities, Health Affairs study, University of Chicago https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/world-cup-football-fatigue-extreme-conditions https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/1yhba19h/pexels-vladvictoria-38401511-1.webp Heat and high altitude can increase fatigue, making every decision on the football field more challenging. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/e7yqw4be/pexels_rdne_7188058__1_.webp Knowing when to rest is just as important as pushing through fatigue. Medbound Times en 2026-07-10T22:00:00.000Z What World Cup Football Can Teach Us About Managing Fatigue in Extreme Conditions fatigue, World Cup football, football fatigue, sports science, extreme conditions, football performance, high-altitude sports, endurance, recovery, athlete performance https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/psychiatric-bed-shortage-health-system https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/wvt8i1zt/S4cD3PEw-1.webp A personal mental health crisis turned into a long wait for an available psychiatric hospital bed. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/591fbyql/ktZWU1sA__1_.webp The U.S. mental healthcare system has changed dramatically, with psychiatric bed capacity declining over time. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/zzskmmvo/Hj_gFoQg__2_.webp After a 21-hour wait, an inpatient psychiatric bed finally became available, highlighting the challenges of accessing timely mental healthcare. Medbound Times en 2026-07-10T19:30:00.000Z My Search for a Psychiatric Bed in an Overburdened Health System psychiatric, health, psychiatric bed shortage, mental health crisis, inpatient psychiatric unit, mental health hold, behavioral health, psychiatric hospital, mental healthcare system, crisis clinic, psychiatric treatment https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/high-alcohol-medicines-prescription-only-india https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/5cns3rwi/pexels-towfiqu-barbhuiya-3440682-10022079-1.webp According to the Health Ministry, alcohol levels in certain cases can reach 80% to 90% v/v, making the products susceptible to misuse for intoxication. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/v9w6v7mv/pexels_sora_shimazaki_5668802__1_.webp According to the government, the revised framework is aimed at reducing the possibility of diversion and misuse. Medbound Times en 2026-07-10T17:56:49.026Z India Tightens Rules on High-Alcohol Medicines, Brings Them Under Schedule H1 medicines, alcohol, high-alcohol medicines India, Schedule H1 medicines, alcohol-containing medicines, prescription-only medicines India, high-alcohol medicinal formulations https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/bmc-leptospirosis-skin-condition-monsoon-precautions https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/t8kxac7l/pexels-dibakar-roy-2432543-26202084-1.webp BMC urges citizens to take precautions against leptospirosis during the monsoon and avoid contact with contaminated rainwater through open wounds. Medbound Times en 2026-07-10T16:00:00.000Z BMC urges Citizens to take Precautions against Leptospirosis during Monsoon leptospirosis, monsoon, BMC, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, monsoon health, rainwater infection, bacterial infection, Mumbai monsoon, open wounds, monsoon diseases, infection prevention https://www.medboundtimes.com/healthcare-corruption/madhya-pradesh-high-court-doctor-treatment-denial-case https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/v2cix750/Screenshot-2026-07-10-172359-1.webp The complaint further alleged that the doctor later asked for the patient to be shifted to a private nursing home and demanded money before providing treatment. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/2hi4ttjm/pexels_sora_shimazaki_5668802__1_.webp The High Court also addressed the petitioner’s objections concerning the alleged delay of nearly five months in filing the complaint. Medbound Times en 2026-07-10T15:00:00.000Z Madhya Pradesh High Court Refuses to Quash Criminal Case Against Government Doctor Accused of Denying Treatment Over Payment Medical Negligence, Madhya Pradesh High Court, Dr. Mandavi, doctor treatment denial, government doctor case, pregnant woman treatment, emergency medical care https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/postmenopausal-ovaries-immune-role-study https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/wej4vdpd/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-10-2026-071649-PM.png Women now spend a significant portion of their lives in a postmenopausal state, a period scientists are only beginning to study in depth. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/20xxww10/immune-cell-infiltration-in-aging-mouse-ovary.webp Illustration based on findings from a 2026 mouse study, showing immune cells including T cells, macrophages, and multinucleated giant cells infiltrating aging ovarian tissue. Medbound Times en 2026-07-10T14:05:31.692Z What Happens to Ovaries After Menopause? Scientists Found a Surprising Second Job menopause, immune system, Ovary, androgens, progesterone, estrogen, immune https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/ncw-panel-review-ivf-clinic-laws https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/emv3yr65/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-7108399.webp NCW has formed a committee led by Asha Menon to review laws governing IVF clinics and ART centres in India. Medbound Times en 2026-07-10T13:00:00.000Z NCW Forms Panel to Review Laws Governing IVF Clinics IVF, clinic, NCW, National Commission for Women, Asha Menon, ART centres, Assisted Reproductive Technology, IVF regulations, ART laws, fertility clinic regulations, reproductive health, IVF guidelines https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/connecticut-eve-rogers-fatal-benadryl-search-warrants https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/oo3hqdbj/Screenshot-2026-07-10-165528.png New search warrants reveal fatal Benadryl levels in Eve Rogers' system as Connecticut authorities continue investigating her death. Medbound Times en 2026-07-10T12:00:00.000Z 12-Year-Old Eve Rogers' Death: Search Warrants Reveal Fatal Benadryl Levels as Connecticut Investigation Continues Toxicology https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/texas-nurse-fired-fox-news-video-patient-care-utmb https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/5b4ouaqg/Screenshot-2026-07-10-154529.png UTMB fired a Texas contract nurse after a viral Fox News video sparked criticism over impartial patient care and medical ethics. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/6tfqy07q/330px-UTMBsResearchBuildings-1.webp UTMB's decision to terminate a contract nurse after a viral social media post has renewed discussion about professional conduct, unbiased patient care, and public trust in healthcare. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/7nvn4up7/pexels_felipequeiroz_20100299.webp The incident has highlighted the ethical responsibility of healthcare professionals to provide impartial care regardless of a patient's political beliefs or personal views. Medbound Times en 2026-07-10T10:30:32.150Z Texas Nurse Fired After Viral Video Refusing To Treat Fox News Viewers; UTMB Says Conduct Violated Commitment to Unbiased Patient Care nurse, patient care, Texas nurse fired, UTMB nurse fired, Fox News viral video , Nurse Ahlam, University of Texas Medical Branch, nursing ethics, patient care, unbiased patient care , healthcare professionalism, political bias in healthcare , Texas Board of Nursing , healthcare ethics https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/fssai-liquor-manufacturers-added-flavours-age-claims https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/bptjiq4h/top-view-bottles-alcohol-assortment-1.webp FSSAI issues notices over added flavours and misleading age claims on spirit labels. Medbound Times en 2026-07-10T09:30:00.000Z FSSAI Cracks Down on Liquor Manufacturers for Added Flavours, Misleading Age Claims fssai, FSSAI notice, alcoholic beverage manufacturers, liquor regulations India, flavored alcoholic drinks, added flavours in alcohol, misleading age claims, alcohol compliance, spirits labeling rules, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, alcoholic beverages, https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/nbems-post-mbbs-diploma-courses-unaffected-nmc-phase-out https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/al3j8v1f/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-10-2026-125759-PM.webp NBEMS addressed its clarification to applicants or accredited hospitals, institutions, and medical colleges. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/a6as64ns/pexels_etatics_inc_252430999_12585206__4___1_.webp The NMC move concerns the conversion of PG Diploma seats into corresponding Postgraduate Broad Specialty Degree seats. Medbound Times en 2026-07-10T08:41:44.878Z NBEMS Clarifies Post-MBBS Diploma Courses Will Continue Despite NMC PG Diploma Phase-Out  MBBS, NMC, NBEMS, Post-MBBS Diploma, PG Diploma phase-out, NBEMS Diploma courses, medical education India, postgraduate medical courses, MD MS seats https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/manage-screen-time-kids-back-to-school https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-09/r3lmcsc6/mother-son-looking-tablet-1.webp Experts encourage healthy screen habits as children prepare to return to school. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-09/mrb5ccsg/pexels_sofatutor_95841679_9240631__1_.webp Families can help children build healthy screen habits before the new school year. Medbound Times en 2026-07-10T07:30:32.998Z Ask the Expert: How to Manage Screen Time as Kids Head Back to School kids, screen time, children screen time, kids screen time, back to school, screen time guidelines, social media and children, AI and screen time, UTHealth Houston, child health, digital wellness, parenting tips https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/st-helier-hospital-ild-review-premature-deaths https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/lmqnimtt/330px-08Oct09-StHeliersHospital.webp An independent review into ILD care at St Helier Hospital found failures in specialist treatment that were linked to serious patient harm, prompting an NHS-wide review and service reforms. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-10/wdybjf40/pexels_towfiqu_barbhuiya_3440682_8395815.webp The review highlighted the importance of timely diagnosis, specialist multidisciplinary care, and evidence-based treatment for patients with interstitial lung disease. Medbound Times en 2026-07-10T06:00:00.000Z St Helier Hospital Doctor Veronica Varney Under GMC Investigation Linked to Three Premature Deaths, NHS Review Finds lung disease, Premature death, St Helier Hospital, Veronica Varney, Royal College of Physicians, interstitial lung disease, GMC investigation, antifibrotic therapy, NHS England https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/sun-safety-skin-cancer-prevention https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-08/220lkzm1/pexels-karola-g-5202461-1-1.webp Skin cancer affects nearly 1 in 5 Americans, making sun protection essential for healthy skin. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-08/4oegz03k/pexels_mikhail_nilov_8157145__1_.webp Health experts warn that tanning beds expose the skin to intense UV rays, increasing the risk of skin cancer. Medbound Times en 2026-07-10T04:30:00.000Z Safety in the Sun skin cancer, Skin cancer prevention, Melanoma, UV exposure, Sun safety, Tanning beds, Skin health, Sunscreen, Early detection, Cancer prevention https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/virtual-aba-therapy-autism-support-program-study https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-08/hksq46e1/pexels-polina-kovaleva-8709428-1.webp Study finds virtual ABA therapy may improve skills and support families of children with autism. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-08/f1q82zz3/pexels_nicola_barts_7943272__1_.webp Virtual therapy led by specialists may improve autism care access and family support. Medbound Times en 2026-07-10T02:30:00.000Z Families Report Positive Outcomes From Fully Virtual, BCBA-Delivered, Focused Autism Support Program autism, therapy, virtual autism therapy, ABA therapy, applied behavior analysis, autism spectrum disorder support, BCBA therapy, online autism services, telehealth autism care, virtual ABA program, autism treatment outcomes https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/patients-face-red-tape-health-coverage https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-09/gri0k3rl/pexels-yasser-hernandez-51320673-8352120-1-1.webp Insurance delays left a heart transplant patient waiting for life-saving medications. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-09/y0b9rmqk/wvP6fvYQ__1_.webp Derion Blackman pictured with his wife, Sonja Smith. Blackman died from heart failure after waiting two months for his new insurer to approve the expensive medications he had needed to take daily since undergoing a heart transplant two years ago. Medbound Times en 2026-07-10T00:30:00.000Z Patients Face a Thicket of Red Tape Trying To Maintain Consistent Health Coverage patient, medicaid, health, health insurance coverage, heart transplant patient, medication access, prior authorization, insurance delays, transplant medications, CHAMPVA, continuity of care