https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/chapstick-history-dr-charles-browne-fleet-invented-lip-balm https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/xamj7lg4/ChapSticklipbalm.jpg The story of ChapStick began with physician Dr. Charles Browne Fleet, whose simple medicinal lip balm evolved into one of the world's most recognizable lip-care products. Medbound Times en 2026-07-05T17:12:21.283Z ChapStick: The Lip Balm Invented by a Physician lip balm https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/eye-treatment-for-blindness-retina-repair-study-results https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-01/73ji8inr/pexels-kseniachernaya-5752257-1.webp Researchers have completed the first human trial of a promising new treatment for retinitis pigmentosa, offering hope for vision restoration. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-01/35mr7s61/pexels_ai25studioai_6749735__1_.webp Trial participants showed early improvements in vision tests, with one reporting better light perception after treatment. Medbound Times en 2026-07-05T16:30:00.000Z Lighting the Way Towards a New Treatment for Blindness eye, blindness, retinitis pigmentosa, blindness treatment, vision restoration, Adelaide University, retinal disease, genetic blindness, eye disease research, photoswitch drug, clinical trial, retinal degeneration https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/physician-assistant-dream-student-loan-cuts-usa https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-01/hw9m0fbc/6Aywjt8Q-1.webp Benjamin Pinckney has dreamed of becoming a physician assistant since he was 20 years old but says new student loan limits enacted by Congress last year may prevent him from pursuing his goal. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-01/b1tnu609/qXnqHqRQ__1_.webp Pinckney earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Lehman College this spring. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-01/te5j8sel/ZNLPlulg__1_.webp Pinckney has spent most of his career working for New York City’s Department of Sanitation. But he has dreamed of becoming a physician assistant since he was treated for gunshot wounds at a Jacksonville, Florida, hospital in 1999. Medbound Times en 2026-07-05T13:30:00.000Z He Dreamed of Becoming a Physician Assistant. New Loan Rules May Thwart Him physician, physician assistant dream, Benjamin Pinckney story, gunshot survivor Jacksonville, Black men health disparities, hospital inspiration story, PA career motivation, trauma recovery journey, healthcare profession inspiration, Florida shooting survivor, medical career goals https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/space-food-from-pureed-meals-to-fresh-greens https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-02/ajy0psdy/pexels-pixabay-2156-2.webp The Artemis II mission is renewing interest in space exploration and the future of space food. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-02/19v91w2o/Screenshot_2026_07_02_192945__1_.webp Future space missions will need fresh food, not just prepackaged meals, to keep astronauts healthy. Medbound Times en 2026-07-05T10:30:00.000Z From Pureed Meals to Fresh Greens: How Space Food Is Advancing to Keep Astronauts Healthy food, space food, astronauts, Artemis II, Moon mission, astronaut health, brain health, sustainable space food, space nutrition, space exploration https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/what-are-peptides-beginners-guide-to-benefits-and-safety https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/ed0sas0s/looking-down-girl-is-pointing-down-with-forefingers-blue-background-1.webp Peptides are gaining attention for skin health, muscle recovery, and weight management. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/3dcf1u8m/pexels_n_voitkevich_6941099__1_.webp GLP-1 medications help regulate blood sugar and support weight management. Medbound Times en 2026-07-05T07:30:00.000Z What Are Peptides? A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Buzz peptides, what are peptides, peptides, peptide safety, collagen peptides, peptide guide, GLP-1 peptides, injectable peptides, weight loss peptides, muscle recovery, anti-aging https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/study-finds-childhood-maltreatment-memories-remain-stable https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/evj740u6/young-psychologist-observing-little-girl-sitting-front-her-1.webp A new study suggests memories of childhood maltreatment are more reliable than previously believed. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/9kxjc1a2/pexels_shvets_production_7176033__1_.webp Recording the context of trauma disclosures can improve understanding and future care. Medbound Times en 2026-07-05T04:30:00.000Z New Research Challenges the Idea That Memories of Childhood Maltreatment Can't Be Trusted childhood, memories, childhood maltreatment, childhood trauma, abuse memories, memory study, neglect memories, trauma research, mental health, childhood abuse https://www.medboundtimes.com/honors/cedars-sinai-electrophysiology-director-heart-rhythm-disorders https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/micjooho/image-41-2.webp Cedars-Sinai appoints Dr. Michael M. Shehata to lead cardiac electrophysiology care for heart rhythm disorders. Medbound Times en 2026-07-05T02:30:00.000Z Cedars-Sinai Appoints Electrophysiology Director heart, Michael M. Shehata, cardiac electrophysiology, Smidt Heart Institute, heart rhythm disorders, cardiac electrophysiologist, arrhythmia treatment, heart care, electrophysiology specialist, cardiovascular medicine, abnormal heart rhythms https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/history-of-human-pain-from-ancient-to-modern-medicine https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/x0591142/3d-render-medical-illustration-with-female-holding-neck-pain-1.webp Pain is a universal human experience, but our understanding of it has evolved over time. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/1eubyhge/gynecologist_performing_ultrasound_consultation.webp Enduring pain quietly is often seen as resilience, even though expressing pain is a natural and shared human behavior. Medbound Times en 2026-07-05T00:30:00.000Z A Brief History of Human Pain human, Pain, human pain, history of pain, chronic pain, pain science, neuroscience of pain, universal human experience, physical pain, emotional pain, pain management, medical history of pain https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/generative-ai-and-physics-for-new-antibiotic-discovery https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/0wslaf1s/74087783638550-1.webp Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are driving the urgent need for new treatments and drug discovery. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/7bbktaet/volodymyr_hryshchenko_m1Hq4ibP9rc_unsplash_1_1.webp Without effective antibiotics, routine procedures such as hip replacements and C-sections can become life-threatening. Medbound Times en 2026-07-04T22:00:00.000Z How Generative AI and Physics Can Help Design New Antibiotics AI, antibiotics, generative AI, AI antibiotics, antibiotic resistance, antibiotic-resistant infections, new antibiotics, drug-resistant bacteria, E. coli, penicillin resistance, physics simulations https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/smartwatch-study-older-adults-mental-health-alzheimers-accuracy https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/cyp5wv07/pexels-shvets-production-8899536-1.webp Smartwatch research shows older adults can accurately assess their mental sharpness in daily life. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/53hhvfxb/pexels_tugce_acikyurek_3099881_16253637__1_.webp Self-rated mental sharpness closely matches actual cognitive performance in older adults. Medbound Times en 2026-07-04T19:30:00.000Z Smartwatch Study Finds Older Adults Can Accurately Judge Their Mental Sharpness in Daily Life older adults, mental health, Alzheimer, smartwatch study, cognitive performance, older adults cognition, mental sharpness, real-time cognition tracking, Neuropsychology journal, brain health, cognitive assessment, aging and memory, wearable technology study https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/massage-gun-retinal-tears-eye-injury-bmj-case-report https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/tealam3y/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-4-2026-030122-PM.png Young man in the UK developed retinal tears after using a massage gun near his eyes. Medbound Times en 2026-07-04T17:26:18.871Z Massage Gun Used Around Eyes Leaves Student With Retinal Tears in Both Eyes, Rare BMJ Case Report Reveals retina, eye care https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/frozen-fruit-canned-veg-vs-fresh-food-health-comparison-nutrition https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-06-29/dgxvfctq/composition-delicious-frozen-food-1.webp Frozen and canned fruits and vegetables offer a budget-friendly way to meet your daily nutrition needs. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-06-29/t7sjiky0/jar_filled_with_healthy_fruits_table__1_.webp Canned fruits are a convenient snack and can easily replace fresh fruit in meals and recipes. Medbound Times en 2026-07-04T16:15:00.000Z Frozen Fruit and Canned Veg Are Cheap, but Are They as Healthy as Fresh Food? food, Nutrition, fruit and vegetables, frozen fruit, canned vegetables, healthy eating, cost of living, budget food, fresh vs frozen food, nutrition comparison https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/fssai-red-bull-pepsico-energy-drink-misbranding-notice https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/57do4xf7/emmanuel-edward-XPOKCs4Jce4-unsplash.webp FSSAI issued notices to six beverage brands as part of its action against alleged misbranding and impermissible therapeutic claims linked to products marketed as energy drinks. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/7hoqzv0q/pexels_jonas_f_25733583_20155362.webp The regulator's latest move underscores increased scrutiny of product labelling, advertising practices, and health-related claims in India's beverage sector. Medbound Times en 2026-07-04T15:00:00.000Z FSSAI Issues Notices to Red Bull, PepsiCo Over Energy Drink Misbranding and Misleading Claims FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India), energy drinks, FSSAI energy drink notice, Red Bull FSSAI, PepsiCo energy drink, energy drink misbranding India, misleading health claims, FSSAI food regulations, energy drink labels, Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, Campa Energy Drink Gold Boost, food advertising rules India https://www.medboundtimes.com/pharmacy/sun-pharma-pantocid-finecure-pantopacid-dispute https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/wf5z8kzx/Screenshot-2026-07-04-131327.webp The Division Bench held that the Single Judge had failed to properly consider the presumption of prima facie validity under Section 31(1) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/91881ccl/pexels_elementsinteractive_37466061.webp The court noted that although the suit was filed in 2023 and pleadings were completed in the same year, the Single Judge had still not framed issues even after about three years. Medbound Times en 2026-07-04T14:00:00.000Z Delhi High Court Stops Finecure From Using 'Pantopacid' in Sun Pharma's Pantocid Trademark Dispute, Allows Stock Sale pharmaceutical, Delhi, Delhi High Court Pantocid trademark dispute, Sun Pharma Pantocid trademark case, Finecure Pantopacid dispute, Pantocid vs Pantopacid, Finecure Pharmaceuticals https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/delhi-food-racket-with-manipulated-expiry-dates-busted https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/022bap4i/closeup-shot-metal-handcuffs-white-2.webp Delhi Police busted an alleged racket that changed expiry dates and repackaged expired branded food products. Medbound Times en 2026-07-04T13:00:00.000Z Racket of Sale of Food With Manipulated Expiry Date Busted in Delhi, Seven Arrested food, Delhi, Delhi Police, expired food products, food repackaging racket, expiry date manipulation, fake food products, branded food items, food safety, counterfeit food, illegal food trade https://www.medboundtimes.com/healthcare-corruption/pakistan-human-placenta-smuggling-anti-ageing-injections https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/5uxqoi2t/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-4-2026-040842-PM.webp The officials recovered around 500 kilograms of material believed to be human placenta during a raid on an illegal processing facility in Islamabad in the week preceding its report. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/0ruuc69q/pexels_karola_g_4046895.webp Investigators also questioned the suspects about the origin of the biological material. Medbound Times en 2026-07-04T12:02:34.758Z Pakistan Probes Alleged Human Placenta Smuggling Network Linked to Anti-Ageing Injections placenta, Pakistan human placenta smuggling, human placenta trafficking, placenta smuggling network, anti-ageing injections, FIA Pakistan, Pakistan Federal Investigation Agency https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/indore-khajrana-civil-hospital-no-building-land-dispute https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/2434rltn/HMUvOWEaAAAMMRv.jpg Six years after approval, Indore’s 100-bed Khajrana Civil Hospital remains unbuilt, with sanctioned staff diverted to other clinics amid unresolved land disputes. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/pg3mjad9/pexels_cottonbro_5722160.webp The sanctioned workforce for Khajrana Civil Hospital has been deployed to existing government healthcare facilities across Indore while the project awaits construction. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/nawrie21/vianet-ramos-uyPWOX9bt9Q-unsplash.webp The long-pending Khajrana Civil Hospital project remains stalled as unresolved land issues continue to delay construction six years after government approval. Medbound Times en 2026-07-04T09:30:11.712Z Indore’s ‘Ghost Hospital’: Khajrana Civil Hospital Has 87 Staff but No Building After Six Years Indore, Civil Hospital, Khajrana Civil Hospital, Indore ghost hospital, Indore hospital land dispute, Madhya Pradesh healthcare, 87 staff no hospital, Khajrana hospital delay, Rajendra Shukla, Sanjeevani Clinics Indore, Dr. Madhav Hasani, 100-bed civil hospital, healthcare infrastructure Madhya Pradesh https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/communication-failures-in-emergency-room-affect-patient-safety https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/xb6p11d2/Screenshot-2026-07-04-134421-1.webp Clear communication in the emergency room helps prevent medical errors and keeps patients safe. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/3r97fmb0/pexels_rdne_6129681__1_.webp Clear discharge instructions help patients recover safely and avoid complications. Medbound Times en 2026-07-04T08:30:00.000Z How Communication Failures Contribute to Emergency Room Errors patient safety, doctor, communication failures in emergency rooms, emergency room medical errors, patient handoffs, medication errors, delayed diagnosis, emergency department, hospital communication, healthcare communication, Los Angeles healthcare https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/uk-woman-neurocysticercosis-brain-parasites-india-trip https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-04/49eg00t4/MedBound-Times-Image-Edits-2026-07-04T124722.529.png Doctors found 38 brain parasites in a UK woman years after India travel. Here's what neurocysticercosis is and how it's treated. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-03/17wwux8e/Taenialifecycle.jpg Neurocysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by the larval stage of Taenia solium, which can form cysts in the brain and lead to neurological symptoms such as seizures and headaches. Medbound Times en 2026-07-04T07:30:00.000Z UK Woman Diagnosed With 38 Brain Parasites Years After India Trip: What Is Neurocysticercosis and Its Symptoms? tapeworms https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/allahabad-hc-dying-declaration-doctors-fitness-certificate-not-mandatory https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-03/qc8gj2qc/Screenshot-2026-07-03-154532.webp The Constitution Bench observed that what is essential is that the person recording the dying declaration must be satisfied that the declarant was in a fit condition to make the statement. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-03/5my1jvvt/Screenshot_2026_07_03_155816.webp A doctor's certificate specifically stating that a patient was in a "fit state of mind" is not a mandatory legal requirement for a dying declaration to be accepted as evidence, the Allahabad High Court has ruled. Medbound Times en 2026-07-04T06:13:50.160Z Dying Declaration Without Doctor's Fitness Certificate? Allahabad HC Explains the Doctor's Role patients, Legal, dying declaration, Allahabad High Court, doctor's fitness certificate, mental fitness certificate, Section 26 BSA, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, Suhail v State of Uttar Pradesh https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/mind-wandering-reason-focus-control-study-psychology https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-01/plbtifp1/pexels-quang-nguyen-vinh-222549-10615645-1.webp A creative breakthrough often comes when you step away and let your mind wander. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-01/0dotjpug/pexels_silverkblack_36713028__1_.webp When attention is engaged, the mind slows down and focuses more deeply on the task. Medbound Times en 2026-07-04T04:30:00.000Z Why Does Our Mind Wander? New Study Taps Into the Tricks of Staying on Task Mind, study, mind wandering, creativity boost, eureka moment, cognitive science, writing inspiration, focus and attention, creative thinking, brain and ideas, psychology of focus, mental clarity, running and thinking https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/lyme-disease-vaccine-hunters-opinion-usa https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-01/32shq5qk/DqoohrhA-1.webp Asher Albertson, a physician and hunter, said he would consider a Lyme disease vaccine and discuss it with his doctor. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-01/cdwtpbuo/pc6tG2tg__1_.webp Matthew Mealer holds up his targets at the Busch Shooting Range in Weldon Spring, Missouri, in May. Mealer, a hiker but not a hunter, said he’s generally skeptical of new vaccines but might consider one for Lyme disease if it proves safe and effective. “Lyme disease can be scary,” Mealer says. Medbound Times en 2026-07-04T02:30:00.000Z Would Hunters Take a Lyme Disease Vaccine? We Asked Lyme disease, vaccine, tick-borne diseases USA, climate change health risks, alpha-gal syndrome, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tick exposure increase, parasite spread climate change, infectious diseases ticks, public health climate impact, Lyme disease symptoms USA https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/supreme-court-trans-girl-single-sex-sports-usa-lgbtq-ruling https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-01/dz4qazfj/SupremeCourtBuildingWashingtonDC-1.webp U.S. Supreme Court ruling allows states to restrict transgender girls from participating in female school sports based on sex assigned at birth. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-01/1v87r17y/pexels_shvets_production_8028614.webp Experts say the ruling may influence future decisions on transgender bathroom access, while broader rights issues remain unsettled. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-01/se0nszv3/pexels_cottonbro_7335861__1_.webp A state law requires schools and colleges to separate sports teams based on biological sex. Medbound Times en 2026-07-04T00:30:00.000Z Supreme Court Rules Against Trans Girls Participating in Single-Sex Sports, but Leaves Open Larger Questions of Trans Rights USA, LGBTQ, sports, U.S. Supreme Court 2026, transgender athletes ruling, trans girls sports restriction, West Virginia Idaho law, sex assigned at birth policy, school sports eligibility rules, Title IX interpretation, LGBTQ+ rights court case, women’s sports participation law https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/lifesaving-medication-denied-by-insurer-despite-promises https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-06-30/bpc8216k/zztGUA4g.webp Weeks after her insurer denied coverage for needed medicine, Margaret Hvatum was hospitalized and later sorted insurance letters at her dining table. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-06-30/sdoapwul/dNSfkhRw.webp Running is Margaret Hvatum’s outlet, maybe an obsession. And it keeps her healthy. Scores of medals and trophies are tucked about her home. After her Humana Medicare Advantage plan denied coverage of a medicine she needs for a chronic condition, she felt that her insurer had failed her. Medbound Times en 2026-07-03T22:00:00.000Z She Struggled To Get a Lifesaving Drug Even After Insurers Vowed To Help medication, health insurance, Margaret Hvatum, prior authorization, lifesaving drug, Medicare Advantage, insurance denial, Humana, primary immunodeficiency, Hizentra, prescription drug, patient appeal https://www.medboundtimes.com/usa/kids-mental-health-california-schools-still-waiting https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-02/rizaibr8/izmihZNg-1.webp Student art and backpacks line the main corridor at Plumas Charter School, a tiny K-12 campus in Quincy, California, with about 350 students. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-02/wecq30w7/dKXMwKrQ__1_.webp Plumas Charter School Executive Director Taletha Washburn says the school’s experiences navigating the state’s new behavioral health billing program soured it on the initiative. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-02/nyb289k4/jyQL5jAw.webp Quincy, California, at the heart of what’s known as the “Lost Sierra,” is a remote Northern California town where kids’ behavioral health needs are high and wait times to get help are long. Medbound Times en 2026-07-03T19:30:00.000Z Newsom Vowed To Transform Kids’ Mental Health. Many California Schools Are Still Waiting mental health, California schools, student mental health, school mental health, Plumas Charter School, mental health funding, youth mental health, behavioral health, school counselors, mental health care, 988 Lifeline https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/madurai-doctors-reconstruct-ear-using-rib-cartilage https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-03/3qz25bqa/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-3-2026-021530-PM.png Doctors at Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre reconstructed the left ear of a 16-year-old boy with congenital microtia using cartilage harvested from his own ribs. Medbound Times en 2026-07-03T18:22:47.468Z Teen Born With Microtia Undergoes Single-Stage Ear Reconstruction Using Rib Cartilage in Madurai Reconstructive surgery https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/why-ai-models-fail-clinical-laboratories-eflm https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-03/qrpp8roz/Lab-professional-at-clinical-analyser.webp A laboratory professional operating an automated analyzer https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-01/hj2wwljy/GeminiGeneratedImagesa7hblsa7hblsa7h-1.webp The brain-to-brain loop in laboratory medicine, showing how raw test data is shaped by both metadata and peridata https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-07-01/junvvatv/accuray-MFSEP2g4YS0-unsplash.webp Two laboratory medicine professionals reviewing AI-assisted diagnostic output. Medbound Times en 2026-07-03T17:41:36.548Z The Best AI Model on Paper Doesn't Always Make It to the Laboratory. What's Missing in Between? Clinical Biochemistry, Artificial intelligence