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02/14/2026

Key Points From the Instagram Addiction Trial

- Instagram denied claims that its platform causes clinical addiction in a landmark US trial.

- Instagram chief Adam Mosseri said excessive use should be called “problematic use,” not addiction.

- The lawsuit was filed by a former teen user alleging mental harm from Instagram use.

- Meta rejected claims that teen engagement is driven by profit.

- The case could influence future lawsuits on social media and youth mental health.

Why Instagram’s Addiction Claims Are Being Challenged in Court ?

Allegations that Meta’s Instagram causes clinical addiction were firmly denied by the company as a landmark civil trial in Los Angeles brought renewed scrutiny to the impact of social media on young users.

Addiction remains the core concern driving public debate, with social media frequently portrayed as a potentially addictive force for younger generations. Meta, however, has consistently rejected claims that Instagram use meets the medical definition of addiction.

What Adam Mosseri Told the Court About Social Media and Addiction ?

During testimony in the long awaited trial, Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, stated under oath that social media platforms do not cause clinical addiction. He acknowledged that some users may experience unhealthy engagement patterns but repeatedly described this as “problematic use” rather than addiction.

Mosseri told the court that he is not a clinician and does not diagnose medical conditions, emphasising that Meta relies on external scientific research when developing safety policies.

The Lawsuit Brought by a Former Teen User and Its National Implications

The case centres on a 20 year old woman who alleges that excessive Instagram use during her teenage years caused significant mental and emotional harm. Her lawsuit is one of hundreds filed across the United States accusing Meta of.......

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02/14/2026

बारासात में निपाह का कहर: नर्स की मौत से स्वास्थ्य विभाग में हड़कंप

पश्चिम बंगाल के बारासात में निपाह वायरस से संक्रमित एक नर्स की मौत हो गई है। बताया जा रहा है कि वह संक्रमण से उबर रही थीं, लेकिन अचानक दिल का दौरा पड़ने से उनका निधन हो गया। जनवरी में राज्य में दो मामले सामने आए थे, जिनमें एक की मौत हो चुकी है और दूसरा स्वास्थ्यकर्मी अभी इलाजरत है। प्रशासन ने निगरानी तेज कर दी है।

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02/14/2026

Every Valentine’s season celebrates love. Yet in the age of social media, many people experience the opposite emotion. Heavy platform use is consistently associated with anxiety, depression, body dissatisfaction and reduced self-esteem, particularly among young people. Studies show higher daily engagement predicts greater psychological distress and loneliness. The issue is not just screen time. It is the reward structure of the platforms themselves.

At the center of the problem sits a powerful loop. Validation, comparison and performance repeated hundreds of times a day. During Valentine’s Day, when feeds fill with curated relationships and perfect moments, the pressure intensifies.

Dopamine Loops and the Economy of Validation

Social media platforms operate on behavioral reinforcement. Likes, comments, shares and notifications act as variable rewards, a conditioning pattern known to keep users returning.

Studies show frequent social media engagement correlates with mental distress and self-harm behaviors among adolescents, while prolonged daily use predicts increased loneliness and anxiety. Romantic content amplifies this effect because people evaluate their personal lives against public displays of affection.

MedBound Times connected with Psychologist Anveeksha (MA Psychology). Anveeksha explains:

“In today's day and age of comparison culture, self-love becomes a psychological imperative. We basically live on social media. This digitalized world operates on a "dopamine feedback loop." Wherein likes, comments and responses repeatedly reward our behavior, as well as condition us to a static loop of self-worth bound to the validation of others.” - Anveeksha, MA Psychology

Over time, identity shifts from who you are to how you are perceived. On Valentine’s Day, affection becomes measurable through posts rather than emotional connection.

Body Image Pressures: Filters as the New Mirror

Appearance-focused platforms intensify comparison because they......

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02/13/2026

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi recently carried out four robotic surgeries in which surgeons operated remotely from Vapi, Gujarat, covering a distance of more than 1,200 kilometres. The procedures were conducted on 11 and 12 February 2026 using the Mizzo Endo 4000 robotic surgical system connected through a high-speed, low-latency digital network.

Patients remained in the operating theatre at the Delhi hospital under the supervision of an on-site surgical and anaesthesia team. Meanwhile, the lead surgeons controlled the robotic system from a remote console in Gujarat. This coordinated effort demonstrated that complex surgical procedures can be performed safely across state boundaries when supported by stable digital infrastructure.

What Is Robotic Telesurgery?
Robotic telesurgery combines robotic-assisted surgery with telecommunication technology. In standard robotic surgery, the surgeon sits at a console and manipulates hand controls. The system translates these hand movements into precise, scaled motions of robotic instruments positioned inside the patient’s body. A high-definition, three-dimensional camera provides a magnified view of the surgical field.

In telesurgery, the surgeon and the patient are located in different cities. The surgeon’s commands and the visual feedback from the operating field travel through a secure, high-speed network. For safe performance, the system must maintain extremely low latency, meaning there is minimal delay between the surgeon’s action and the robot’s response. Network stability is therefore critical to patient safety.

Details of the Four Remote Robotic Surgeries
According to reports, specialists in urology and general surgery performed four procedures within a 24-hour period. As reported by MSN, the hospital stated during a conference on Wednesday that the procedures were carried out at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.

The Mizzo Endo 4000 robotic platform enabled.....

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02/13/2026

Doctors across India responded after Shark Tank India Judge Kanika Tekriwal's cancer claims

Doctors across India responded after Kanika Tekriwal’s cancer claims, warning that yoga, diet, and alternative therapies cannot replace proven oncology treatments and may risk misleading vulnerable patients, even though she also underwent allopathy during her cancer treatment.

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02/12/2026

गाजियाबाद में नकली Himalaya Liv.52 का भंडाफोड़: 50 हजार फर्जी गोलियां जब्त, सस्ती कीमत में बड़ा खेल

गाजियाबाद पुलिस ने हिमालय की मशहूर दवा Liv.52 की करीब 50,000 नकली गोलियां बरामद कर एक बड़े ड्रग रैकेट का खुलासा किया है। जांच में सामने आया कि हरियाणा और यूपी में कम लागत पर नकली दवाएं बनाकर उन्हें असली जैसी पैकेजिंग में बाजार में बेचा जा रहा था। एक डिब्बा जहां ₹35 - 40 में तैयार होता था, वहीं दुकानों को ₹110 - 115 में बेचा जाता था, जबकि असली दवा की कीमत लगभग ₹280 है। कंपनी की शिकायत के बाद पुलिस और स्वाट टीम ने कार्रवाई की। कई आरोपी गिरफ्तार हो चुके हैं, जबकि नेटवर्क के अन्य लोगों की तलाश जारी है।

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02/12/2026

Turkish Man Saves own life by performing Heimlich manoeuvre after choking on food

CCTV footage captured Turkish medic İlyas Yıldır choking during a meal. With no help available, he improvised a self-Heimlich manoeuvre using a chair, dislodged the food from his throat and survived, demonstrating quick thinking and the life-saving value of first-aid techniques.

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02/12/2026

इमरजेंसी में नशे में डॉक्टर? 80 साल के मरीज का वार्ड भूलने पर गुना अस्पताल में बवाल | Drunk on Duty Doctor

मध्य प्रदेश के गुना जिला अस्पताल का एक वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल होने के बाद हड़कंप मच गया है। आरोप है कि इमरजेंसी ड्यूटी पर तैनात डॉ. अजय सिंह राठौर नशे की हालत में थे और 80 वर्षीय मरीज को भर्ती करने के बाद उसका वार्ड ही भूल गए। वीडियो में डॉक्टर उलझे हुए दिख रहे हैं, जबकि परिवार ने लापरवाही और अनुचित व्यवहार का आरोप लगाया है। मामले के तूल पकड़ने पर प्रशासन ने डॉक्टर को ड्यूटी से हटाकर 7 दिन की छुट्टी पर भेज दिया और नोटिस जारी किया। घटना ने सरकारी अस्पतालों की जवाबदेही और मरीजों की सुरक्षा पर गंभीर सवाल खड़े कर दिए हैं।

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02/11/2026

MedBound Times Celebrates the Vital role of women and girls in scientific discovery.

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02/11/2026

The Supreme Court of India has taken up a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the inclusion of medical professionals (doctors) under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), 2019 and issued notices to key government bodies for their responses on the matter. The Bench, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N.V. Anjaria, asked the Union Ministries of Health and Family Welfare and Consumer Affairs, along with the National Medical Commission (NMC), to submit replies on the petition’s claims.

PIL Seeks Doctors to be Avoided from Consumer Protection Act -

The PIL was filed under Article 32 of the Constitution by the Association of Healthcare Providers (India) and Dr. Alexander Thomas, seeking a writ of mandamus, a judicial order, to exclude doctors from the definition of “service” under Section 2(42) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

The petition contends that the Act’s application to medical professionals has altered the nature of healthcare delivery and the doctor-patient relationship, arguing that medical practice is fundamentally different from ordinary commercial services. The plea asserts that subjecting doctors to consumer law has led to defensive medical practice, increased litigation costs, and slower legal redress, and that healthcare regulation and oversight already exist through other mechanisms.

Basis in Previous Judgments -

The petition references a 2024 Supreme Court judgment in Bar of Indian Lawyers v. D.K. Gandhi, which held that lawyers are exempt from the Consumer Protection Act and suggested that the earlier 1995 ruling, Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha, which brought medical services within consumer law, “deserves to be revisited”.

In V.P. Shantha, the Court had interpreted the term “service” in the earlier Consumer Protection Act to include medical services, enabling patients to approach consumer forums for alleged......

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02/10/2026

Can Eating banana with Black pepper really detox Liver ?

A viral social media post claimed that eating banana slices with black pepper can “cleanse” the liver. Doctors have dismissed this claim, saying there is no scientific proof behind it. Medical experts explained that the liver already detoxifies the body naturally and does not need special foods or combinations. They warned that such online health trends can be misleading and advised people to follow proven medical advice and healthy habits instead of viral remedies.

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02/10/2026

मध्य प्रदेश में दिल दहला देने वाली वारदात, शादी से इनकार पर नर्स की हत्या

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