https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/proteins-study-early-biological-changes-detect-plaque-formation https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/65rptbxd/Scientists-analysing-proteins-and-gene-activities.webp Researchers have identified early molecular changes in artery tissue—and a potential “master regulator,” MLXIPL—that could help detect and prevent plaque formation years before symptoms appear. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/tsrklilm/Gene-activity-study.webp A potential 'master regulator' MLXIPL, a transcription factor gene involved in cellular metabolism. Medbound Times en 2026-08-20T20:30:00.000Z Cedars-Sinai Investigators Uncover Earliest Changes in Coronary Heart Disease heart disease, Research and Development https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/elite-athlete-fitness-routines-health-benefits https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/al28hwqs/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-6388978.webp Elite athletes use recovery tools that may not offer the same benefits for everyone. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/izzebjpc/pexels_ketut_subiyanto_4804294.webp Recovery tools may matter more for elite athletes facing tight competition schedules. Medbound Times en 2026-08-20T17:30:00.000Z Elite Sports Are Laboratories of Health and Performance Innovation, but Not Every Experiment Belongs in Your Routine health, elite athletes, fitness trends, compression boots, recovery tools, ice baths, sports recovery, creatine supplements, athletic performance, wellness products https://www.medboundtimes.com/diet-and-nutrition/waist-size-obesity-health-risks https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/btqra4nm/pexels-andres-ayrton-6551059-1.webp Waist measurement may help identify obesity-related health risks. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/5g75zcu0/pexels_mikewiz_6629204__1_.webp A simple waist measurement may help identify obesity-related health risks. Medbound Times en 2026-08-20T14:30:00.000Z Researchers Find That Waist Size Is a Powerful Indicator of Health Risks Health risks, obesity, waist size, waist circumference, obesity-related health risks, obesity research, waist measurement, obesity screening, Rutgers Health, JAMA Network Open, heart disease risk https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/digital-screenshots-may-make-you-forget-information https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/70n7u4ug/pexels-ron-lach-8368809.webp Taking photos or screenshots may weaken memory of information and experiences. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/573viudz/pexels_kampus_8170252__1_.webp Divided attention while taking photos may reduce the brain’s ability to encode memories. Medbound Times en 2026-08-20T12:00:00.000Z Taking Screenshots Makes You More Likely to Forget Information Fitness and Wellness, mental health, digital, digital amnesia, screenshots and memory, cognitive research, memory loss, digital memory, smartphone use, screenshot effects, Binghamton University, psychology research, digital distraction https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/new-liver-cancer-treatment-framework https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/bu27p0xa/pexels-anntarazevich-8016913-1-1.webp Experts develop updated treatment recommendations for liver cancer. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/aj608kj9/anatomy_xray_woman_doing_biceps_curls__1___1_.webp UTSW specialists use a multidisciplinary approach to create personalized liver cancer treatment plans. Medbound Times en 2026-08-20T09:30:00.000Z New Framework Developed for Treating Liver Cancer liver cancer, liver cancer treatment, hepatology, liver cancer guidelines, liver cancer research, liver cancer therapies, liver tumor treatment, UT Southwestern Medical Center, liver tumor program, cancer treatment recommendations https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/brain-receptors-help-control-chronic-pain https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/oxj6t58d/pexels-karola-g-5979728-1.webp A brain region helps regulate pain signals, but nerve damage can trigger chronic pain. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/m29f4gqn/pexels_cottonbro_5723883__3_.webp Damaged nerves can send abnormal signals to the brain, causing burning, stabbing, or shooting pain. Medbound Times en 2026-08-20T07:00:00.000Z Scientists Identify Brain’s Brake That Shuts Off Chronic Pain brain, chronic pain, pain relief, nerve damage, chronic pain mechanism, pain receptors, spinal cord pain signals, pain regulation, pain research, neuropathic pain, biological brakes on pain https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/asbestos-exposure-health-effects-200000-deaths https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-20/b146a3v3/RozelleParklandsAsbestosWarning.webp Asbestos exposure can release harmful fibres that may cause serious diseases, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, years after exposure. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-20/fzq7xri3/Danger_sign_for_asbestos_fibers__1_.webp Asbestos-related diseases may take decades to develop, even when exposure causes no immediate symptoms. Medbound Times en 2026-08-20T06:21:29.735Z Asbestos Dust: How Dangerous Is Exposure and What Are Its Health Effects? health, death, asbestos, asbestos exposure, asbestos health effects, asbestos fibers, asbestos-related diseases, lung cancer, mesothelioma, occupational asbestos exposure, asbestos in construction https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/flight-attendants-pilots-radiation-cancer-deaths https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/icj7t8ix/pexels-kelly-4269510-1.webp An over-the-shoulder, eye-level shot captures two airline pilots from behind as they operate a commercial aircraft inside a dimly lit cockpit. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/cau29xo6/pexels_railgunbreaker_38911038__1_.webp An Embraer regional jet in Delta Connection livery flies through a blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds Medbound Times en 2026-08-20T04:30:00.000Z Pilots, Flight Attendants Have Greater Risk of Radiation-Related Cancer Death Than Other Professions cancer, death, flight attendants, occupational radiation, pilots, radiation exposure, aircrew cancer risk, cosmic radiation, airline workers, radiation protection, Anupam Jena https://www.medboundtimes.com/daily-pulse/emergency-department-boarding-patient-safety-care-handoffs https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/dewp8o2l/pexels-rdne-6129107-2.webp Patients may face long waits in crowded emergency departments after being admitted, raising concerns about timely inpatient care. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/xsl6e738/doctors_examining_patient_corridor__1_.webp Hospital teams help ensure safe care for patients waiting in the emergency department. Medbound Times en 2026-08-20T01:00:00.000Z Waiting for a Bed, but Not for Care: Emergency Department Boarding Study Finds Wide Variation in Handoffs patient safety, Emergency department boarding, ED boarding, emergency department wait times, hospital overcrowding, hospital bed shortage, emergency care, JAMA study, healthcare policy, hospital admissions https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/laser-therapy-brain-tumors-treatment https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/c88zh3ae/health-assistant-taking-care-female-patient.webp Glioblastoma is an aggressive brain cancer that often requires complex surgery and intensive treatment. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/fthzxrx6/pexels_gabi_orrico_194178369_28206181__1_.webp Laser treatment uses a tiny incision, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional brain surgery and a shorter recovery. Medbound Times en 2026-08-19T21:30:00.000Z Laser Therapy Offers Weapon Against Deadly Brain Tumors brain tumor, therapy, glioblastoma, glioblastoma treatment, brain cancer, laser treatment for brain tumors, minimally invasive brain tumor treatment, laser ablation therapy, recurrent glioblastoma, inoperable brain tumors, brain tumor surgery https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/computational-tool-finds-hidden-asthma-genes https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/czl1eogq/749900133315.webp Genetic research explores how multiple genes and other factors contribute to complex diseases like asthma. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/5bp756im/pexels_pavel_danilyuk_8442543__1_.webp DANDELION could help identify disease-driving genes and uncover new drug targets. Medbound Times en 2026-08-19T18:00:00.000Z New Computational Tool Finds Hidden Asthma Genes Missed by Traditional Methods asthma, Gene, asthma genes, genetic research, asthma genetics, gene discovery, gene discovery, asthma research, disease genes, hidden asthma genes https://www.medboundtimes.com/nursing/fast-track-nursing-career-in-healthcare https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/16bl607b/pexels-sahilcaptures-35645529-1-2.webp Considering a career change? Fast-track nursing can offer a quicker path into healthcare. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/q6ug4i7t/front_view_young_female_doctor_uniform_checking_papers_standing_yellow_wall__1_.webp Graduates complete nursing education and prepare for licensing. Medbound Times en 2026-08-19T16:30:00.000Z Is Fast-Track Nursing the Right Switch for You? HEALTHCARE, fast-track nursing, accelerated nursing programs, nursing career change, nursing career, second-degree nursing, accelerated BSN, becoming a nurse, career change to nursing, nursing education https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/somatic-symptom-disorder-vs-illness-anxiety-disorder https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/jzc47qm8/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8638550-2.webp Somatic symptom disorder involves physical symptoms, while illness anxiety disorder centers on fear of illness. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/kxq1wgil/pexels_pavel_danilyuk_6753175__1_.webp Both conditions cause real distress, but differ in how physical symptoms and illness fears are experienced. Medbound Times en 2026-08-19T15:30:00.000Z Somatic Symptom Disorder Vs Illness Anxiety Disorder: Core Symptoms Anxiety disorders, illness, somatic symptom disorder, illness anxiety disorder, SSD vs IAD, somatic symptom disorder symptoms, illness anxiety disorder symptoms, health anxiety, physical symptoms, mental health https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/heart-stress-marker-predicts-heart-disease-older-adults https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/otdnptli/nurse-holding-tablet-with-heart-figure-cardiology-diagnosis.webp Elevated NT-proBNP levels may help identify older adults at higher risk of heart disease and death. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/r88zhltn/pexels_tima_miroshnichenko_9574565__2___1_.webp Researchers examine NT-proBNP levels to assess heart health and future cardiovascular risk in older adults. Medbound Times en 2026-08-19T14:30:00.000Z Changes in Heart Stress Marker May Better Predict Heart Disease in Older Adults older adults, heart disease, NT-proBNP, heart stress marke, cardiovascular disease, heart disease risk, cardiac dysfunction, heart health, cardiovascular risk, cardiac health, aging and heart health https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/4d-printed-breast-cancer-model-treatment-resistance https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/bq16qhod/pexels-tara-winstead-7723610-1-1.webp A 4D-printed breast cancer model helps researchers study treatment resistance in triple-negative breast cancer. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/oizi9o8a/scientist_researcher_using_microscope_laboratory_while_nurse_taking_notes_computer_working_overtime_.webp A 4D-printed model helps researchers study how tissue conditions influence cancer growth and treatment response. Medbound Times en 2026-08-19T12:00:00.000Z 4D-Printed Breast Cancer Model Mimics Duct-Like Tissue Explains Treatment Resistance breast cancer, treatment, 4D-printed breast cancer model, breast cancer treatment resistance, breast cancer research, 4D bioprinting, cancer treatment, cancer model, tumor microenvironment, cancer cells, chemotherapy resistance https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/ai-agents-transform-pathology-diagnosis https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/89xekdfl/pexels-kelly-33105678-1.webp AI-powered pathology is evolving from basic image analysis to advanced diagnostic tools. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/ga84zivj/pexels_kindelmedia_8326319__1_.webp AI-powered pathology could help doctors organize complex evidence and support more consistent cancer diagnoses. Medbound Times en 2026-08-19T09:30:00.000Z Intelligent Agents Chart a New Path for Pathology AI, Pathology, computational pathology, AI in pathology, intelligent agents, pathology AI, foundation models, machine learning, digital pathology, medical diagnosis https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/modern-surgical-techniques-inguinal-hernia-repair https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/5ly5q646/pexels-duksi-30769192-1.webp Modern surgical techniques make inguinal hernia repair less invasive and support faster recovery. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-19/lynplzd5/pexels_carloscruz_artegrafia_172084181_11198235__1_.webp Most patients recover gradually and return to daily activities within a few weeks after hernia surgery. Medbound Times en 2026-08-19T07:20:17.985Z How Modern Surgical Techniques Improve Inguinal Hernia Repair Outcomes Hernia, inguinal hernia, inguinal hernia repair, hernia surgery, hernia surgery, laparoscopic hernia repair, robotic hernia surgery, open hernia repair, hernia treatment, inguinal hernia treatment, hernia repair outcomes https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/cedars-sinai-advanced-skull-base-tumor-treatment https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/vf92b57k/pexels-anntarazevich-8110794-1-1.webp Cedars-Sinai earns national recognition for its multidisciplinary approach to complex skull base tumors. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/r7afqqvm/pexels_kerimeveyik_37078143__1_.webp Experts discuss how multidisciplinary skull base surgery is expanding treatment options for complex tumors. Medbound Times en 2026-08-19T07:00:00.000Z Cedars-Sinai Earns National Recognition for Skull Base Tumor Care tumor, Cedars-Sinai, skull base tumors, skull base surgery, multidisciplinary care, North American Skull Base Society, complex tumors, brain tumor treatment, surgical innovation, cancer care, medical research https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/brad-pitt-controlled-drinking-vs-abstinence https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/yfz68tm7/pexels-lucas-porras-1937324539-29081908.webp Brad Pitt’s return to drinking after years of sobriety renews debate over controlled drinking in addiction recovery. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/whvjj991/pexels_kampus_8871518.webp Alcohol use may stem from seeking pleasure or trying to relieve emotional or physical discomfort. Medbound Times en 2026-08-19T04:30:00.000Z Brad Pitt’s Return to Drinking Reignites the Abstinence vs. Controlled Drinking Debate in Addiction Recovery Addiction Recovery, drinking, Brad Pitt sobriety, Brad Pitt drinking, alcohol relapse, recovering from alcohol addiction, responsible drinking, alcohol recovery, alcohol dependence, alcohol abstinence, drinking after sobriety https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/adolescent-sleep-science-behind-later-school-start-times https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/7kw10phn/pexels-eren-li-7241267-1.webp Later school start times may better match adolescent sleep patterns and support teen health. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/6q9zdmy1/pexels_artempodrez_7504662.webp Good sleep habits help, but adolescent biology naturally shifts teens toward later sleep times. Medbound Times en 2026-08-19T01:00:00.000Z Penn Medicine Experts Explain the Science Behind Later School Start Times SLEEP, adolescents, adolescent sleep, teen sleep, later school start times, adolescent sleep science, school start times, teen sleep patterns, circadian rhythm, teenage sleep https://www.medboundtimes.com/medicine/personalized-weight-loss-care-breast-cancer-survivors https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/p9zlpcal/pexels-tara-winstead-8385421-2.webp Personalized obesity care may help breast cancer survivors achieve better long-term health. https://media.assettype.com/medbound/2026-08-18/z2rtqz87/pexels_thirdman_7659736__1_.webp Differences in weight-loss response highlight the need for personalized obesity care among breast cancer survivors. Medbound Times en 2026-08-18T21:30:00.000Z Johns Hopkins Study Supports Personalized Weight-Loss Care for Breast Cancer Survivors breast cancer, weight loss, personalized obesity treatment, breast cancer survivors, weight management, lifestyle intervention, breast cancer recovery, personalized healthcare, long-term health, cancer survivorship, obesity treatment after cancer