https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/cannabis-microdosing-more-common-than-psychedelics-us-adults-survey https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/ddc4mk03/pexels-kindelmedia-7667829-1.webp Microdosing is rising among U.S. adults, with cannabis emerging as the most commonly used substance. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/165xhnzz/pexels_tara_winstead_7722790.webp Public interest in microdosing is rising, but scientific evidence remains limited, with few controlled trials and mixed results. Medbound Times en 2026-05-06T04:30:00.000Z Cannabis Microdosing More Common Than Psychedelics Among U.S. Adults, National Survey Finds cannabis, adults, microdosing, microdosing cannabis, psychoactive substances, UC San Diego study, cannabis microdosing, U.S. adults drug trends, microdosing research, low-dose cannabis use, substance use patterns, behavioral health research, mental health and microdosing https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/bangui-operation-hiv-research-blood-biomedical-exploitation https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/t5o9z3rq/pexels-tara-winstead-7722965.webp A secret HIV vaccine project in the 1990s remained hidden for years after failing to deliver results. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/e8ka8dtg/pexels_policarpo_brito_54154519_33514502_2.webp Local doctors and researchers were excluded, limiting their role in studies involving their own communities. Medbound Times en 2026-05-06T02:30:00.000Z The Bangui Operation: A Story of Blood, Science, and Biomedical Exploitation HIV, blood, Bangui operation, HIV vaccine research, biomedical extractivism, Central African Republic, global health research, access to treatment, clinical trials ethics, HIV research Africa, postcolonial medicine, vaccine research history, Opération Bangui book https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/compost-to-clinic-hpv-vaccines-african-vaccination-innovation https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/dtloxhed/pexels-gustavo-fring-8770698-1-1.webp A low-cost, Africa-made fungal vaccine could help prevent HPV and reduce cervical cancer cases. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/teh621yn/pexels_thirdman_5327648__1_.webp Africa leads in clinical trials but lacks local vaccine manufacturing. The C1 platform could change that with region-focused innovation. Medbound Times en 2026-05-06T00:30:00.000Z From Compost to Clinic vaccination, HPV, fungal-based vaccine, cervical cancer prevention, HPV vaccine Africa, human papillomavirus vaccine, Africa-made vaccines, Dr Kubendran Naidoo, AGTRU research, VIDA research unit, vaccine innovation Africa, low-cost HPV vaccine, cervical cancer Africa, compost fungi vaccine https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/books-brain-development-reading-children-teens-benefits https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/3j9pnp25/pexels-helenalopes-27177564-1.webp Reading is more than entertainment it actively engages the brain in ways screens often don’t. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/kgquza1g/pexels_tima_miroshnichenko_5303652.webp Reading may feel challenging at first, but early practice can turn it into a rewarding habit. Medbound Times en 2026-05-05T22:00:00.000Z Books and Brain Development: Why Reading Is Much More Than a Pastime for Children and Teens brain, child, reading and brain development, neuroscience of reading, cognitive development children, teenage brain development, benefits of reading, reading vs screen time, brain stimulation reading, literacy and cognition, executive function development, reading habits youth https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/photographic-memory-myth-research-human-memory https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/bgord97j/pexels-amirvisuals-7050176.webp Your memory is not a camera. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/scirtjo9/pexels_poopfishsocks_35771729.webp Memory doesn’t scan through a bank of static, stored memories. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/f139og6q/pexels_shvets_production_7545422.webp Even mundane moments can be recalled by the rare people with highly superior autobiographical memory. Medbound Times en 2026-05-05T19:30:00.000Z Photographic Memory Is a Myth: Here’s What Research Really Says About Remembering memory, Myths, photographic memory myth, perfect memory fiction, eidetic memory, cognitive superpowers, memory in movies, Hollywood memory portrayal, Suits TV show memory, Sherlock memory skills, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo memory, Cam Jansen character, human memory limits https://www.medboundtimes.com/biotechnology/bioinformatics-startups-india-2026 https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/47erqnb6/ChatGPT-Image-May-5-2026-102733-PM.png Young scientists, computational biologists, and startup innovators represent the emerging generation driving India’s expansion in genomics, bioinformatics, and data-driven healthcare. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/knwqy541/GeminiGeneratedImage8b7zbx8b7zbx8b7z.png India’s bioinformatics market is projected to grow from USD 577.1 million in 2025 to USD 2.64 billion by 2034, reflecting the sector’s accelerating role in genomics, AI-driven healthcare, and precision medicine. Medbound Times en 2026-05-05T17:30:00.000Z Underrated Bioinformatics Startups in India to Watch in 2026 Biotechnology, Top Stories https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/workplace-stress-nervous-system-headaches-neurologist-guide https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/okys742g/pexels-alex-green-5699864-1.webp Ongoing stress can send the nervous system into a state of heightened sensitivity. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/7tr02rtt/pexels_n_voitkevich_6837644.webp Poor sleep, too much desk time and other factors can exacerbate the effects of stress on the nervous system, leading to headaches. Medbound Times en 2026-05-05T16:53:38.748Z How Workplace Stress Hijacks the Nervous System to Cause Headaches and a Neurologist’s Guide to Managing Them stress, workplace stress, nervous system activation, chronic stress symptoms, stress and headaches, racing thoughts stress, nervous system overload, work-related stress health effects, burnout symptoms, stress and tension headaches, modern workplace stress, psychological stress effects https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/racp-crisis-police-called-egm-jennifer-martin https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/1kbjrrpt/ChatGPT-Image-May-5-2026-053836-PM.webp Following the vote, Dr. Sharmila Chandran asserted that she was the legitimate president and chair of the college. Medbound Times en 2026-05-05T15:00:00.000Z Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Turmoil: Police Called Before Vote to Remove President Physicians, RACP crisis 2026, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Jennifer Martin RACP, Sharmila Chandran RACP, RACP EGM April 22, police called RACP meeting https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/india-expands-rare-disease-support-with-policy-research https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/9g7mkxhv/2149501430.jpg Government says India now has a comprehensive national framework for rare diseases, expanding CoEs, funding support and research-led therapies. Medbound Times en 2026-05-05T13:30:00.000Z India Among Countries with Comprehensive National Framework for Rare Diseases: Govt India, Top Stories https://www.medboundtimes.com/dentistry/dentistryroot-canal-treatment-metabolic-health https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2025-07-29/upyx7szj/pexels-ignacio-pereira-240566698-12309026.jpg A root canal is a treatment to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-02/sb9p0gsb/Systemic-Metabolic-Improvements-After-Endodontic-Treatment This infographic, titled "Systemic Metabolic Improvements After Endodontic Treatment," summarizes the results of a 2-year metabolic study. The visual is centered around a cartoon figure of a man with his internal organs highlighted to show the systemic reach of oral health. • Section 1 (Glucose): Features a line graph showing a significant decrease in serum glucose and pyruvate over a 2-year follow-up period. • Section 2 (Fat Metabolism): Uses charts to illustrate short-term reductions in cholesterol, choline, and fatty acids at 3-month and 6-month intervals. • Section 3 (Inflammation): Highlights a significant drop in branched-chain amino acids by the 3-month mark, suggesting a reduced overall inflammatory burden. • Section 4 (Metabolites): Displays an upward-trending graph for tryptophan, which nearly doubled from baseline levels after 2 years. Medbound Times en 2026-05-05T11:56:52.156Z Can Root Canal Treatment Improve Your Overall Metabolism? What a Scientific Study Shows root canal treatment, metabolic health, blood sugar, lipid metabolism, tooth infection https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/nagpur-stillbirth-attendant-sat-on-chest-daga-hospital-probe https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/yu0ghjey/GKA1i.webp The family stated that the pregnancy had been normal and that there had been no prior indication of complications, making the stillbirth unexpected. Medbound Times en 2026-05-05T10:00:00.000Z Nagpur Horror: Woman Alleges Attendant Sat on Her Chest During Delivery, Baby Stillborn stillborn, Nagpur stillbirth case, Daga Hospital Nagpur case, Deeplata Banode case, Surendra Banode, medical negligence Nagpur, maternal care India https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/michigan-closing-treatment-gap-telehealth-opioid-recovery https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/jsl5v459/pexels-cottonbro-5867189-1.webp Telehealth is bridging the gap in opioid recovery care, connecting Michigan patients to expert support from the comfort of home. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/u15rj0g1/pexels_markus_winkler_1430818_12220439__1_.webp Recovery starts with courage not long travel or public exposure. Telehealth makes the first step easier and more private. Medbound Times en 2026-05-05T09:30:39.000Z How Michigan is Closing the Treatment Gap with Telehealth Opioid Recovery Services telehealth, telehealth opioid recovery services Michigan, Aegis Medical telehealth, virtual opioid recovery programs, telemedicine substance use disorder treatment, medication assisted treatment online, opioid recovery rural Michigan, online rehab services Michigan, telehealth MAT services, virtual addiction care USA https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/smart-medication-adherence-devices-healthcare-technology https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/t6c8duv5/JKkdS.webp Medication non-adherence is far more than a minor inconvenience. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-05/422js4cr/pexels_towfiqu_barbhuiya_3440682_11349878.webp Modern adherence devices are increasingly integrated into broader digital health ecosystems. Medbound Times en 2026-05-05T08:00:00.000Z Smart Medication Adherence Devices: The Silent Backbone of Modern Healthcare medication, smart medication adherence devices, medication adherence technology, automated pill dispensers, smart pill boxes, medication reminder devices, digital health adherence https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/synthetic-biology-after-j-craig-venter-progress-and-limits https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-04/8qbd5i2p/pexels-nicola-narracci-157460431-35967917.webp First came the Human Genome Project, then came the field of synthetic biology. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-04/308prpmr/Screenshot_2026_05_04_172704.webp J. Craig Venter was a decorated scientist and entrepreneur. Medbound Times en 2026-05-05T06:00:00.000Z Synthetic Biology Promised to Rewrite Life – with the Death of its Pioneer, J. Craig Venter, How Close are Scientists? Gene, synthetic biology, J Craig Venter, synthetic genome, artificial life, genomics, human genome project https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/africa-clinical-trials-underrepresentation-global-health https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-04/1a326rt2/pexels-rdne-6129877.webp Randomized controlled trials are a cornerstone of evidence-based medicine. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-04/qo854myg/pexels_tara_winstead_7722791.webp There is need for “ring-fenced” funding for African-led research, the development of regional trial networks. Medbound Times en 2026-05-05T04:30:00.000Z The Bias in Medical Research: Africa Carries a Huge Disease Burden but is Missing from Clinical Trials Medical Research, Africa medical research, clinical trial diversity, global health disparity, African healthcare data gap, cardiology trials Africa https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/bangui-operation-hiv-blood-science-biomedical-exploitation-story https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-02/bl101rmm/pexels-markusspiske-6131606.webp A secret HIV vaccine project in the Central African Republic during the 1990s remained hidden for years without yielding results. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-02/qrscxe4z/pexels_pixabay_356040__1_.webp Local doctors and researchers were excluded from key HIV research in their own country. Medbound Times en 2026-05-05T02:30:00.000Z The Bangui Operation: A Story of Blood, Science and Biomedical Exploitation HIV, Bangui operation, HIV vaccine research Africa, Central African Republic HIV study, biomedical extractivism, clinical trials ethics, global health research ethics, access to treatment Africa, hidden medical research, HIV research history, postcolonial healthcare, vaccine research controversy https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/syphilis-cases-expectant-mothers-rise-since-pandemic-causes https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-02/ai4szpap/pexels-gabby-k-5841839-2.webp Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-02/tcosz10o/pexels_mart_production_7088480.webp Delayed screening misses the crucial first trimester, increasing the risk of congenital syphilis. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-02/ns0pj2sz/pexels_analogicus_10665639__1_.webp Late screening delays care, while first-trimester testing is key to preventing congenital syphilis. Medbound Times en 2026-05-05T00:30:00.000Z Syphilis Cases in Expectant Mothers Have Dramatically Risen Since the Pandemic – Here’s What’s Driving the Trend syphilis, syphilis infection, Treponema pallidum, maternal syphilis, congenital syphilis, pregnancy infections, CDC syphilis data 2026, maternal health US, syphilis transmission fetus, STI in pregnancy, prenatal infection risks, rising syphilis cases, public health STIs https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/cold-hands-warm-heart-trpm4-mutations-skin-heart-study https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-02/4l2kv6ui/pexels-ds-stories-9228364.webp “Cold hands, warm heart” may have a biological basis, according to new UC Davis research. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-02/vopwnl91/pexels_edward_jenner_4176483.webp Researchers say TRPM4 mutations depend on where and when they are active in the body, not just the mutation itself. Medbound Times en 2026-05-04T22:00:00.000Z Cold Hands, Warm Heart — Researchers Solve Medical Mystery of Why TRPM4 Mutations Affect Skin and Heart Differently heart, skin, TRPM4 ion channel, cold hands warm heart study, UC Davis research, body temperature genetics, ion channel mutations, skin and heart disease difference, temperature-dependent gene expression, cardiac ion channels, dermatology research genetics, inherited skin disorders https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/cannabis-edibles-alcohol-driving-risks-new-research-study https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-02/v3y06yys/pexels-rdne-8139085.webp A Johns Hopkins study finds that combining cannabis edibles and alcohol significantly increases driving impairment compared to using either alone. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-02/21vfb0p9/pexels_elsa_olofsson_3357043_10614168__1_.webp Even low alcohol with cannabis edibles can impair driving as much as or more than alcohol at the legal limit. Medbound Times en 2026-05-04T19:30:00.000Z New Research Shows Risks of Combining Cannabis Edibles and Alcohol Behind the Wheel cannabis, alcohol, cannabis edibles alcohol driving impairment, Johns Hopkins study cannabis alcohol, NIDA NIH research cannabis, combined substance use driving risk, THC alcohol effects driving, cannabis alcohol interaction, driving under influence cannabis edibles, public safety drug research, field sobriety test cannabis https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/emr-ehr-platforms-india-clinical-practice https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-04/pdxmh4or/ChatGPT-Image-May-4-2026-092703-PM.png The shift from paper-based records to digital EMR and EHR systems is transforming how clinicians in India document, access, and deliver patient care. Medbound Times en 2026-05-04T16:52:31.408Z EMR and EHR Platforms in India: How Digital Health Records Are Transforming Clinical Practice Electronic Health Record, Electronic Medical Record https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/diet-trend-myths-2026-experts-explain https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-29/nqvelq07/social-media-vs-science-diet-myths-2026.webp Social media promotes miracle diet claims, but what do doctors and research actually find? MedBound Times investigates https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-29/zm4v5h8z/juice-cleanse-gut-bacteria-microbiome-disruption-diagram.webp What happens inside your gut during a juice cleanse, step by step. Source: Based on Sardaro et al., Nutrients, 2025 https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-29/rnqhajtg/detox-tea-red-flags-fssai-india-awareness-graphic.webp Six red flags to check on any detox tea or wellness product label before buying, including FSSAI verification. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-04-29/yqnrbv01/before-you-try-diet-trend-checklist-medbound-times.webp Five questions to ask yourself before trying any trending diet or wellness product. Medbound Times en 2026-05-04T15:00:00.000Z "100% Herbal Is Not 100% Safe" and Other Myths: Busting the Biggest Diet Myths of 2026 diet, Detox Diet, evidence based practice, FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/tracking-environmental-arsenic-exposures-using-epigenetics https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-02/b4dianvr/pexels-pixabay-416528.webp Over 200 million people worldwide are exposed to arsenic in drinking water, increasing risks of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-02/2sitwmka/pexels_karola_g_6629361.webp Researchers developed a DNA methylation signature that can estimate arsenic exposure from a simple blood sample. Medbound Times en 2026-05-04T13:07:50.469Z Tracking Environmental Arsenic Exposures Using Epigenetics cancer, epigenetics, arsenic exposure, contaminated drinking water, global arsenic contamination, arsenic and cancer risk, cardiovascular disease arsenic, chronic illness environmental toxins, drinking water pollution, arsenic exposure health effects, environmental health research https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/health-ministry-childhood-diabetes-guidelines https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-04/5fspjv35/33399.jpg India’s Health Ministry launches childhood diabetes screening, free insulin care, and 4Ts awareness for early diagnosis. Medbound Times en 2026-05-04T11:30:00.000Z Health Ministry Releases Framework on Screening, Treatment of Childhood Diabetes India, Top Stories https://www.medboundtimes.com/college-institute/mbbs-in-vietnam-indian-students-guide https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-04/2vi7rp0m/pexels-nh-t-nguyen-tr-n-2154796625-34068938.webp MBBS in Vietnam stands out as a practical, budget-friendly alternative for Indian students who want a globally recognized medical degree. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-04/0xi3bgjv/pexels_almer_caagbay_2158415631_35362880.webp Studying MBBS in Vietnam is rapidly becoming one of the most practical and affordable options for Indian medical aspirants. Medbound Times en 2026-05-04T10:00:00.000Z MBBS in Vietnam: A Complete Guide for Indian Students MBBS, mbbs in vietnam, mbbs in vietnam for indian students, vietnam mbbs fees, study mbbs in vietnam, mbbs abroad vietnam https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/alkem-usfda-form-483-daman-inspection-2026 https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-04/yqcb805a/pexels-shutter-speed-29110700.webp Alkem Labs gets 7 USFDA observations at Daman Plant after inspection. Medbound Times en 2026-05-04T08:00:00.000Z Alkem Labs gets 7 USFDA observations at Daman Plant after inspection pharma, Alkem Laboratories, USFDA inspection, Form 483, Alkem Daman facility, USFDA observations India https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/healthcare-protector-and-threat-climate-change-emissions https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-01/pjial85k/pexels-marcin-jozwiak-199600-3652511.webp Hospitals are rarely seen as contributors to climate change, despite their significant environmental impact. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-01/tmfzz2st/pexels_cnordic_nordic_2147669838_29702934__1_.webp Low-carbon care choices like alternative inhalers and fewer hospital stays can cut healthcare emissions without harming outcomes. Medbound Times en 2026-05-04T06:30:00.000Z An Uncomfortable Truth: Healthcare Is Both a Protector of Health and a Contributor to One of Its Greatest Threats HEALTHCARE, healthcare emissions, climate change healthcare, hospital carbon footprint, global greenhouse gas emissions, healthcare pollution, medical industry emissions, sustainability in healthcare, environmental impact hospitals, healthcare supply chain emissions, carbon footprint medical sector, climate crisis health sector https://www.medboundtimes.com/opinion/neet-pg-rank-vs-branch-choice-anatomy-or-drop-year https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-05-02/uk8hrfwd/ChatGPT-Image-May-2-2026-080133-PM.png The NEET PG dilemma: choosing between a pre-clinical branch like Anatomy or taking a drop for a better rank Medbound Times en 2026-05-04T06:05:18.179Z NEET PG Rank vs Branch Choice: Should You Take Anatomy or Drop a Year? Anatomy, NEET PG