https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/pakistan-stillbirth-neonatal-mortality-rates https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-13/94q0hzws/pexels-vidalbalielojrfotografia-4005601-1-2.webp Pakistan faces a severe burden of stillbirths and newborn deaths, according to a new report. Medbound Times en 2026-08-13T20:30:00.000Z Pakistan Records World's Highest Stillbirth Burden, Neonatal Mortality Rate: Report neonatal, birth, Pakistan stillbirth rate, Pakistan neonatal mortality, neonatal deaths Pakistan, infant mortality Pakistan, maternal health Pakistan, newborn deaths, stillbirth statistics, neonatal mortality rate, Pakistan healthcare crisis, maternal and child health https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/punjab-haryana-hc-stays-pharmacist-appointments https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-13/4iam6oh8/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5669619-1.webp Punjab and Haryana HC keeps the appointment of 454 pharmacists on hold until September 17. Medbound Times en 2026-08-13T17:30:00.000Z Punjab and Haryana HC Stays Appointment of 454 Pharmacists Pharmacist, Punjab Haryana High Court, Punjab Haryana HC, pharmacist appointments, pharmacy recruitment, 454 pharmacists, pharmacist recruitment, Baba Farid University, pharmacy jobs, recruitment process, pharmacist appointment case https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/e-scooter-crashes-and-head-injury-risk https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-13/m54z93lh/pexels-introspectivedsgn-35038739.webp E-scooter falls can cause serious injuries despite the low riding height and modest speeds. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-13/9cb3ug2e/pexels_cottonbro_6191128__1___2_.webp Injury treatment ranges from casts and braces to surgery, intensive care, and rehabilitation. Medbound Times en 2026-08-13T15:30:00.000Z Head Injuries Associated With E-Scooters: New Study injury, e-scooter head injuries, electric scooter accidents, e-scooter crashes, head trauma, e-scooter injuries, traumatic brain injury, scooter fall injuries, electric scooter safety, trauma injuries, e-scooter accident risks https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/mental-health-counseling-education-and-training https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-13/daqxltwf/pexels-mart-production-7699429-1.webp Mental health support combines counseling, education, and professional training to help people build healthier lives. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-13/56ymbl6i/pexels_mart_production_7699381__1___1_.webp Different forms of mental health support can help people, families, and professionals grow and thrive. Medbound Times en 2026-08-13T12:40:23.035Z Beyond the Therapy Room: How Mental Health Counseling, Education, and Training Build Stronger Communities therapy, mental health, mental health counseling, mental health support, mental health education, counseling services, professional mental health training, emotional support, individual counseling, family counseling, couples counseling, mental health professionals https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/how-to-do-online-health-research-like-a-scientist https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-13/7ks6iock/pexels-cottonbro-7579827.webp Too much health information can be confusing, so learning to spot reliable evidence matters. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-13/8pyg0jph/pexels_tara_winstead_7722791__1_.webp Check study funding and conflicts of interest before trusting medical research findings. Medbound Times en 2026-08-13T11:30:00.000Z How to Do Your Own Online Health Research Like a Scientist: A Biostatistician’s Step-by-Step Guide health, Scientists, scientist, online health research, health information, reliable health information, medical research, health research guide, evaluating medical evidence, health misinformation, health research guide, trustworthy health sources, understanding medical studies, health literacy https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/rural-patients-wary-of-ai-healthcare https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/sq42zabn/NWh0fg7w.webp Robert Parker and Stephanie Keller of Hot Springs are skeptical of AI replacing human care. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/p85clb65/qQ4idEeA__1_.webp Doug Nikkila of Sturgis, South Dakota, says technology like AI can be used for good and bad. But he thinks nursing homes should use artificial intelligence to help prevent neglect by monitoring residents and sending reminders to staff when residents are due for diaper changes or other care. Medbound Times en 2026-08-13T09:44:18.776Z Patients Wary of Governments, Companies Pushing AI as a Rural Healthcare Solution AI, HEALTHCARE, AI in healthcare, artificial intelligence in healthcare, AI rural healthcare, rural healthcare, rural health challenges, AI nurses, AI-based healthcare, healthcare technology https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/how-folic-acid-protects-brain-spinal-cord https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/9s743j6g/pexels-tomfisk-11517554-1.webp Folic acid may protect the developing brain and spinal cord through the ALDH1L1–retinoic acid pathway. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/7dmq2y59/pexels_pavel_danilyuk_7108416__3_.webp Too much vitamin A during pregnancy can harm fetal development. Medbound Times en 2026-08-13T08:00:07.602Z How Folic Acid Protects the Developing Brain and Spinal Cord Revealed in New Study folic acid, brain, neural tube defects, birth defects prevention, ALDH1L1 enzyme, retinoic acid, vitamin A signaling, fetal development, embryo development, maternal health https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/karnataka-tobacco-nicotine-sale-distribution-ban https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-13/vezozsud/pexels-mahmutyilmaz-35317011-1.webp Karnataka steps up enforcement after banning the sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products for one year. Medbound Times en 2026-08-13T08:00:00.000Z K'taka Bans Sale & Distribution of Tobacco, Nicotine Products For 1 Year; Urges Public to Build Addiction-Free State Nicotine, tobacco, Karnataka tobacco ban, Karnataka nicotine ban, tobacco products ban, nicotine products ban, gutkha ban Karnataka, pan masala ban Karnataka, tobacco sale ban, tobacco distribution ban, Karnataka Food Safety Department, tobacco and nicotine products https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/orthopedic-urgent-care-for-injury-or-emergency-room https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-13/jbxmqlu1/gmb-fitness-lUnSDggKx04-unsplash-1.webp Orthopedic urgent care provides prompt treatment for common bone, joint, and muscle injuries. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-13/pbp9uhc8/pexels_tima_miroshnichenko_8376326__1_.webp Persistent pain, swelling, or limited movement may signal a serious injury that needs medical attention. Medbound Times en 2026-08-13T07:00:00.000Z When Should You Visit an Orthopedic Urgent Care Instead of the Emergency Room? orthopedic, injury, orthopedic urgent care, bone injuries, orthopedic doctor, muscle injuries, joint injuries, sports injuries, fractures, sprains, musculoskeletal conditions, emergency room https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/delhi-hc-audit-unused-medical-equipment-26-govt-hospitals https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-13/jcprd7b8/arseny-togulev-DE6rYp1nAho-unsplash.webp Delhi government hospitals face scrutiny over the use and availability of medical equipment following a High Court-directed audit. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-13/p146sxzd/pexels_klaus_nielsen_6303603.webp Staffing and operational gaps remain among the challenges affecting the use of medical equipment in Delhi government hospitals. Medbound Times en 2026-08-13T06:05:25.303Z Delhi HC Audit Finds Crores-Worth of Medical Equipment Unused Across 26 Government Hospitals, ₹15.42 Crore Cyclotron Idle Since 2022 Medical equipment, Government hospitals, Delhi government hospitals audit, unused medical equipment Delhi, Delhi High Court hospital audit, ₹15.42 crore cyclotron, Delhi State Cancer Institute, unused hospital equipment, medical equipment shortage, Delhi hospitals, hospital equipment audit https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/solar-eclipse-eye-safety https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/3ortgc5b/pexels-cris-menles-4621648-21287103-1.webp Regular sunglasses cannot protect your eyes from the intense light of a solar eclipse. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/4afrpu7k/pexels_elolson15_21298469__1_.webp A simple pinhole viewer lets you safely project the eclipse without looking at the Sun. Medbound Times en 2026-08-13T04:30:00.000Z How to Enjoy the Solar Eclipse Safely Solar Eclipse, eye health, eye, solar eclipse safety, eclipse eye protection, solar viewing glasses, sunglasses and solar eclipse, safe eclipse viewing, eye damage from sunlight, solar viewing safety, August 2026 solar eclipse https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/psychologist-explains-conspiracy-beliefs https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/gyh5qzqa/106234674510188-1.webp Beliefs about fairness can shape how people understand the world around them. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/090ofhht/pexels_alex_green_5699823__1_.webp Feelings of uncertainty and powerlessness may make conspiracy beliefs more appealing. Medbound Times en 2026-08-13T02:30:00.000Z Why Do Some People Feel Life Is So Unfair? Understanding This May Help Explain Conspiracy Beliefs psychologist, mental health, unfairness psychology, conspiracy beliefs, belief in a fair world, life adversity, psychological research, trust in institutions, social psychology, fairness beliefs, trauma and beliefs, cognitive psychology https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/alzheimers-disease-protein-blood-test https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/zfc8d24b/pexels-karola-g-4226921-1-2.webp Seven blood proteins could improve Alzheimer’s disease testing and staging. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/avgpyelg/pexels_artempodrez_8533143__1_.webp A multi-protein blood test may offer an alternative to tau-PET for Alzheimer’s staging. Medbound Times en 2026-08-13T00:30:00.000Z Protein Findings Could Lead To Better Blood Tests For Alzheimer’s alzheimer disease, blood tests, Alzheimer’s disease, Alzheimer’s blood test, Alzheimer’s biomarkers, Alzheimer’s diagnosis, early Alzheimer’s detection, disease progression, Alzheimer’s treatment, medical research, blood test for Alzheimer’s https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/trump-mmr-vaccine-order-public-health https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/blpz4q45/pexels-karola-g-4210559-1.webp Trump’s executive order reshapes US childhood vaccine recommendations. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/ynztz5rc/pexels_leeloothefirst_7163938__2___1_.webp Policy changes can have lasting health consequences, even after they are reversed. Medbound Times en 2026-08-12T22:00:00.000Z Why Trump’s MMR Vaccine Order Is the Latest Public Health Disaster, With Effects Set to Last Years vaccine, public health, Trump vaccine order, US childhood vaccination policy, MMR vaccine, parental choice, vaccine recommendations, vaccine hesitancy, childhood immunization, US public health, vaccination policy, measles prevention https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/federal-funding-harm-reduction-overdose-prevention-opioid https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/nqkk9lx1/l4ILP9hQ-1.webp Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is joined by other city officials as he provides an update after a mass overdose incident in the city’s Penn North neighborhood in July 2025. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/0f4besxz/JHmt51OQ__1_.webp Naloxone, an overdose reversal drug, is spread out on a street corner for people to take after a 2025 mass overdose incident in Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood. Medbound Times en 2026-08-12T19:30:00.000Z A Federal Policy Is Complicating How Organizations Battle the Opioid Crisis opioid, Funding, Baltimore overdose, mass overdose incidents, Penn North overdose, opioid crisis, drug overdose, overdose prevention, substance use, public health, overdose response, Baltimore drug crisis https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/diabetes-emergency-kit-what-to-pack https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/zextlbje/diabetes-emergency-kit-flatlay-labeled-supplies.webp A complete kit covers four jobs: checking glucose, correcting a low, managing a high, and identifying you to a first responder https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/nep4cz6p/blood-glucose-check-assisted-testing.webp Bystanders and first responders can't help effectively if they don't know what they're looking at, which is why documentation matters as much as supplies. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/dfehp3x6/diabetes-emergency-kit-2026-guide-infographic.webp A quick visual summary of Diabetes Emergency Kit guide and how to choose it Medbound Times en 2026-08-12T18:29:08.316Z Diabetes Emergency Kit Checklist: What to Pack for Low and High Blood Sugar Emergencies Clinical Biochemistry, Diabetes, hypoglycemic shock, hyperglycemia https://www.medboundtimes.com/healthcare-corruption/stephen-dubin-95m-medicare-wound-care-fraud https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/d316r1yc/Screenshot-2026-08-12-161247.webp Nevada doctor Stephen Dubin faces federal charges in an alleged $95 million Medicare fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary amniotic wound allografts. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/ppqre196/pexels_wheeleo_33080796.webp Some of the patients were elderly and receiving hospice care, according to the DOJ. Medbound Times en 2026-08-12T17:23:23.052Z Nevada Doctor Stephen Dubin Charged in Alleged $95M Medicare Fraud Over Wound Care Allografts medicare fraud, healthcare fraud, Nevada doctor Medicare fraud, Stephen Dubin, Stephen Dubin Medicare fraud, $95 million Medicare fraud, Nevada wound care fraud, Medicare wound care fraud, Medicare allograft fraud, amniotic wound allografts, amniotic allograft Medicare fraud https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/delhi-hc-medical-bail-jail-doctor-signed-as-senior-medical-officer https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/ychqsaom/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5668473-6.webp Delhi HC rejects medical bail after questioning a jail doctor’s use of the “Senior Medical Officer” designation in an accused’s medical report. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/e7lx22a8/pexels_etatics_inc_252430999_12585206__7_.webp The court ultimately found no sufficient basis to grant the requested medical interim bail. Medbound Times en 2026-08-12T15:49:44.986Z Delhi HC Rejects Medical Bail After Jail Doctor Signs Report as Senior Medical Officer Without Holding Rank Medical Officer, rape, rape case, Delhi High Court medical bail, Delhi HC medical bail, jail doctor Senior Medical Officer, doctor signed medical report as Senior Medical Officer, Delhi HC jail doctor case, Delhi High Court jail medical report, medical report Senior Medical Officer https://www.medboundtimes.com/healthcare-corruption/aditya-humad-spinefrontier-surgeons-bribery-kickback https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/qriq06rg/pexels-shox-37732195.webp The case highlights federal action against alleged healthcare kickbacks involving payments to surgeons. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/iwsq8wqn/mina_rad_UYBAbwaqNIg_unsplash.webp Sham consulting arrangements allegedly linked physician payments to the use of medical devices in surgeries. Medbound Times en 2026-08-12T14:34:52.943Z Indian-Origin CFO Aditya Humad Gets 4-Month Jail Term, $9,500 Fine for Bribing US Surgeons surgeons, Bribery, Aditya Humad, Aditya Humad CFO, Indian-origin CFO, SpineFrontier, SpineFrontier kickback scheme, US surgeon bribery, surgeon kickbacks, $540,000 sham consulting fees, Anti-Kickback Statute, US healthcare fraud https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/bj-medical-college-pune-pg-students-duty-hours-shrc-complaint https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/pp22qepg/SasoonHospitalandB.J.MedicalCollege2.webp Alleged prolonged duty hours and lack of weekly offs for PG medical students at BJ Medical College Pune prompt an SHRC complaint. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/p3sqkvnl/swami.webp J Swamidas’ X post highlights allegations of prolonged duty hours, no weekly offs and hostel restrictions involving PG medical students at BJGMC Pune. Medbound Times en 2026-08-12T12:17:39.614Z BJ Medical College Pune PG Duty Hours Under SHRC Scrutiny Over Alleged 24–36-Hour Shifts, No Weekly Offs PG Student, Pune, BJ Medical College Pune, BJGMC Pune, PG medical students, resident doctors, 24 hour duty, 36 hour duty, Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission, SHRC complaint, Central Residency Scheme, PG resident duty hours, medical college pune https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/air-india-delhi-pilot-drug-test https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/adg63hqb/pexels-ethan-sarkar-2060961318-33994851-1.webp An Air India pilot reportedly tested positive for a narcotic substance after a Phuket–Delhi flight experienced a sudden altitude loss. Medbound Times en 2026-08-12T11:00:00.000Z Air India Phuket-Delhi Turbulence Incident: Pilot Tests Positive in Confirmatory Drug Test Delhi, Narcotics, Air India pilot, Air India flight AI2379, pilot drug test, narcotic substance test, aviation safety, pilot drug screening, Phuket to Delhi flight, drug testing in aviation, pilot fitness, Air India incident https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/hair-transplant-abroad-questions-to-ask https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/k2xpfram/pexels-drharorswellness-36963686-1.webp Lower prices abroad can be tempting, but hair transplant risks and complications should be considered before booking. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/fu5kor18/pexels_mikhail_nilov_7734574__1_.webp Legal and insurance challenges can make complications from overseas hair surgery difficult to resolve. Medbound Times en 2026-08-12T10:00:00.000Z Thinking of Going Abroad for a Hair Transplant? Questions Worth Asking First transplant, hair transplant abroad, overseas hair transplant, hair transplant cost, hair restoration, medical tourism, hair transplant complications, hair transplant clinic, cosmetic surgery abroad, hair transplant safety, hair transplant results https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/neet-pg-2026-image-correction-august-15 https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/h6hw8ty5/Screenshot-2026-08-12-124120.webp NBEMS has opened the final NEET PG 2026 image correction window from August 12 to August 15 for candidates with deficient photographs, signatures or thumb impressions. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-12/fd5qt8ll/pexels_michael_burrows_7129692.webp The official NBEMS examination page hosts the relevant NEET PG 2026 notices and information. Medbound Times en 2026-08-12T08:34:59.159Z NEET PG 2026: Fix Image Errors by August 15 or Risk Application Cancellation, NBEMS Warns NEET, NEET PG, NEET PG 2026, NEET PG 2026 image correction, NEET PG 2026 correction window, NEET PG 2026 application correction, NEET PG 2026 selective edit window, NEET PG 2026 image correction deadline, NEET PG 2026 August 15 deadline https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/preventive-healthcare-in-your-20s https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-10/i4kc27hi/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-10-2026-081637-PM.webp Preventive healthcare in your 20s can start with simple steps like staying active, eating a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding tobacco to support better long-term health. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-10/lmm0bjno/pexels_picography_3114.webp WHO notes that some physical activity is better than none, and physical activity can include movement incorporated into daily life. Medbound Times en 2026-08-12T07:16:07.351Z Do You Really Need a Health Checkup in Your 20s? What Young Adults Should Screen, Monitor and Not Ignore preventive health care, Young Adults, young adulthood, preventive healthcare in your 20s, preventive healthcare, young adult health, health check-up in your 20s, preventive health check-up, healthy habits in your 20s, health screening https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/why-hypertension-drives-heart-disease-in-america https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-11/7v6hyfdg/pexels-cristian-rojas-8460088-1.webp Heart disease remains a major health challenge, with social factors influencing cardiovascular outcomes. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-11/j9exyhx9/pexels_yaroslav_shuraev_8088858__1_.webp High blood pressure and cholesterol are key risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Medbound Times en 2026-08-12T06:06:27.530Z What Is Driving America’s Heart Disease Crisis? Hypertension Remains a Big Reason heart, heart disease, cardiovascular disease, leading cause of death, food insecurity, social determinants of health, socioeconomic status, health disparities, education, cardiovascular outcomes, healthcare inequality, social factors and heart disease https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/marine-heatwaves-human-health-risks https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-11/enw8ya42/pexels-guilherme-machado-2150654028-36689166-1.webp Marine heatwaves may threaten human health by affecting ecosystems, food supplies, and mental well-being. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-11/lt2i5usc/pexels_kelly_3030268__1_.webp Marine ecosystem loss can contribute to eco-anxiety, grief, and mental health challenges in coastal communities. Medbound Times en 2026-08-12T04:30:00.000Z Marine Heatwaves Pose Hidden Threat to Human Health mental health, heat, heat-aggravated, human health, marine heatwaves, ocean warming, climate change, physical health, marine heatwave health risks, public health, climate health, ocean health https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/discoid-meniscus-tears-children-knee-pain https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-11/k9j7iwvt/pexels-alexeydemidov-12112352.webp Knee pain, swelling, and locking in children can occur even without a sports injury. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-11/riyej86m/pexels_gustavo_fring_7446985__1_.webp Researchers still have important questions about preserving tissue and predicting long-term outcomes. Medbound Times en 2026-08-12T02:30:00.000Z Why Discoid Meniscus Tears in Children Are Easy to Miss—and Hard to Treat knee pain, child, Injuries, Pain, health, knee pain in children, pediatric knee pain, knee locking, child knee swelling, pediatric knee injury, knee pain causes, childhood knee problems, non-athletic knee injury, children’s joint health https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/endocrine-disrupting-chemicals-blood-pressure-pregnancy https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-11/ttm4r96t/pregnant-woman-measuring-blood-pressure-1.webp Phthalates in everyday products may be linked to higher blood pressure during pregnancy. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-11/6n1pa3ob/young_male_psysician_with_patient_measuring_blood_pressure__1_.jpg Higher phthalate levels were linked to increased blood pressure during pregnancy. Medbound Times en 2026-08-12T00:30:00.000Z Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical Exposure May Be Linked to High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy blood pressure, pregnancy, Phthalates, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, high blood pressure during pregnancy, preeclampsia, hypertension in pregnancy, pregnancy health, blood pressure risk, endocrine disruptors, pregnancy complications https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/ancient-mediterranean-diet-food-bread https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-11/fy5d1bup/pexels-majo-pip-3047358-4617830.webp Bread and cereals were central to ancient Mediterranean diets, alongside pulses, oil, wine, and seasonal foods. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-11/rv865kh9/Female_baker_oven_Louvre_MNE1333__1_.webp This terracotta depiction of a baker sitting in front of an oven dates from the early 5th century BCE. Medbound Times en 2026-08-11T22:00:00.000Z Today’s Mediterranean Diet Leans on Olive Oil, Veggies, and Fish. But the Ancients Mainly Ate Bread food, Ancient Mediterranean diet, Mediterranean food, bread, cereal-based foods, Roman diet, ancient Rome food, pulses, olive oil, traditional Mediterranean diet, bread and cereals