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It takes a village: the Indian farmers who built a wall against drought

IWMI commissioned this article following fieldwork conducted on the political economy of policy processes in India, under the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies.

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ECOWAS, IWMI call for efficient water resources management

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and IWMI seek to work together to address the challenges of water scarcity, climate change, and sustainable irrigational agriculture practices in the region.

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Mainstreaming gender in participatory irrigation management: Why does empowerment matter?

Tanusree Paul and Naga Velpuri call for investing in interventions to strengthen women’s capabilities and participation in water governance.

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CGIAR EMD Ismahane Elouafi discusses food security and climate solutions on Agro América

Ismahane Elouafi, CGIAR’s Executive Managing Director, discusses the global research consortium’s vital role in transforming food, land, and water systems.

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  • food land and water

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Zebrafish Helps Assess Cryoprotectant Agents for Organ Preservation

medlinkZebrafish/medlink exhibits a crucial role in the fields of solid organ preservation and transplantation, especially with respect to experimental transplantation efforts.




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Organ Donation Surge in Parts of India, But Lag Persists

Experts on National Organ Donation Day (!--ref1--) noted that, while medlinkorgan donation/medlink has increased in some parts of India, it remains sluggish in most other areas.




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Fight Against Organ Rejection: What's Next?

medlinkOrgan transplantation/medlink represents a significant medical breakthrough, but one of the most significant challenges remains the body's immune system rejecting the transplanted organ.




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Early-Stage Stem Cell Trial for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Administering microglial, a particular type of stem cell into the brains of individuals with progressive medlinkmultiple sclerosis (MS)/medlink has




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Genomic Insights into Women's Aging

Genomic analysis indicates that inherited DNA may affect how women's cells handle chromosomal changes with age, specifically mLOX, as per a study by researchers




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Low-Intensity Stem Cell Transplants May Prevent Lung Damage in Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease is an inherited red blood cell disorder that affects hemoglobin, the protein carrying oxygen through the body. In this condition,




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ALS Diagnosis Simplified: New Blood Test Shows 98% Accuracy

medlinkAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis/medlink (ALS) is a medlinkneurodegenerative disease/medlink that affects neurons in the brain and spinal cord.




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Harnessing Distant Genetic Links to Diagnose Rare Cardiac Disorders

Analysis of shared genomic segments, which indicate distant "relatedness," has uncovered undiagnosed cases of biLong QT syndrome, a rare condition




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Common Plastic Chemical Damages DNA in Reproductive Cells

A common ingredient in plastic may cause breaks in DNA strands, leading to egg cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes in roundworms, reveals a new




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New Semaglutide Hydrogel Could Cut Diabetes Shots to Monthly

Innovative semaglutide hydrogel may revolutionize diabetes treatment by reducing the need for injections to just once a month, improving patient convenience.




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Glucagon Injectable Solution Prevents Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)

Injectable solution was found to prevent low blood sugar or hypoglycemia by stabilizing glucose levels. The finding provides a hope for diabetics.




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Reducing Alzheimer's Risk in Diabetes With Semaglutide

Compared to other diabetes medications, semaglutide might offer added protection against Alzheimer's for type 2 diabetes patients.




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Taller Than an Average Man: May Have High Risk of Testicular Cancer

Research has shown that taller men have a higher risk of testicular cancer than an average man. A survey says that in an year, around 2,300 men are being affected by the cancer in the United Kingdom.




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How Does Testosterone Affect Brain at Different Stages of Life?

medlinkTestosterone/medlink is a hormone that exists in both humans and other animals. It is believed to play a role in regulating sexual desire, or libido, specifically in men.




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Gut Microbiota's Link to Prostate Inflammation in Aging Men

New studies suggest that medlinkinflammation/medlink contributes to the onset of medlinkbenign prostatic hyperplasia/medlink (BPH), stemming from




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Testosterone's Protective Role Against Type 2 Diabetes in Younger Overweight Men

medlinkTestosterone/medlink seems to provide protection against developing medlinktype 2 diabetes/medlink in overweight or obese men under the




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Vitamin D Fails to Protect Against Heart Disease

Can vitamin D supplements prevent heart disease? A new study finds no impact on cardiac health in older adults, even with higher doses.




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Wine and Wellness: Are Red Grapes a Secret Ingredient Against Bowel Cancer?

Resveratrol found in red grape juice and wine may help keep bowel cancer at bay. A new study is investigating on ways to prevent bowel polyps and cancer.




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Aging and Balance: How a Simple 30-Second Test Can Reveal Your Health

A simple 30-second balance test on one leg may reveal key indicators of aging and overall health. Testing balance reflects strength, stability, and fall risk.




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Health Tips to Protect Against Pollution Hazards During Diwali

Highlights: The use of fireworks during Diwali has a detrimental effect on air quality and health Patients with




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Football Legend Diego Maradona Dies at Age of 60

Argentina football legend Diego Maradona breathed for the last time at his home after suffering a cardio-respiratory arrest on Wednesday, according to his lawyer.




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American Actor Bruce Willis Diagnosed With Dementia

Bruce Willis, the 67-year-old actor was initially diagnosed with aphasia (disorder that affects the communication), but now his condition has progressed into frontotemporal dementia.




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Royal Health Alert: King Charles Confronts Cancer Diagnosis

King Charles has received a cancer diagnosis and initiated a treatment plan, announced Buckingham Palace (!--ref1--). "During bThe King's recent




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Syria's First Lady Faces Leukemia Diagnosis

Syria's First Lady, Asma al-Assad, has been diagnosed with medlinkleukemia/medlink, according to the Syrian presidency. "After the appearance




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Proactive Measures Against West Nile Virus: Tamil Nadu's Vigilance

The Tamil Nadu government's health department has initiated increased surveillance measures in several villages of Coimbatore District to prevent the spread of the medlinkWest Nile Virus/medlink.




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UN Intensifies Efforts Against Cholera in Somalia Amid Rising Death Toll

The United Nations humanitarian agency has intensified its efforts to address the medlinkcholera/medlink (!--ref1--) outbreak in Somalia, as the death toll has risen to 120 since January.




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1,600+ Vaccinated Against Marburg Virus in Rwanda

Over 1,600 individuals in Rwanda, including those at high risk and contacts of infected cases, have received vaccinations against the Marburg virus disease,




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Can High Doses of Drug Rosuvastatin Cause Kidney Damage?

New research based on patient health records on lowering high cholesterol suggests that rosuvastatin can harm the kidneys, especially at high doses of the medicine.




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Kidney Damage in 50% of High Blood Pressure Cases

Roughly 50% of those diagnosed with medlinkhigh blood pressure/medlink (BP), or hypertension, face the risk of long-term kidney damage, potentially




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Telehealth Nurse Case Managers Reduce Blood Pressure in Minority Stroke Survivors

Low-income Black and Hispanic stroke survivors with uncontrolled hypertension experienced a more than two-fold reduction in systolic medlinkblood pressure/medlink




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How Does HIV Speed Up Body's Aging Processes?

In infected people, HIV has an "early and substantial" effect on aging, revving biological changes in the body linked to normal aging within two to three years of infection.




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Cow Mucus-based Lubricant Effective Against HIV

A synthetic prophylactic gel which has been developed protects against HIV and herpes transmission. The viral prophylactic tests were conducted in a lab on several types of cells.




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HIV Prevention in Gay/Bisexual Youth by Engaging Their Parents

Parents can be taught to communicate with their gay or bisexual sons about safe sex, suggests a new study published in the journal iAIDS and Behavior/i.




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De-stigmatizing Move Against HIV

Nearly 15.23 lakh people living with HIV are being provided with free antiretroviral (ARV) medicines through 687 ART centers and 1261 link ART centers




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Monthly Vaginal Ring Prevents HIV During Breastfeeding Safely

A monthly vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine - an HIV prevention method that has been approved in several African countries and




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Beauty Salon-Driven Initiative Boosts PrEP Awareness in Fight Against AIDS

In African American and other Black cisgender women, a beauty salon-centered approach enhanced understanding and awareness of medlinkHIV/AIDS/medlink




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HIV-Preventive Drug-PrEP's Usage Barriers Among Young Men

Young men who have sex with other men have limited knowledge and awareness of the medlinkHIV/medlink prevention medlinkdrug- PrEP/medlink and




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Global Decline in AIDS Deaths: Eastern Europe and Central Asia Lag Behind

medlinkAIDS/medlink-related deaths (!--ref1--) have decreased worldwide, except in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. According to the latest UNAIDS




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India's Progress: 44% Drop in New HIV Cases Surpasses Global Average

India has made significant progress in reducing new medlinkHIV/medlink infections, achieving a b44% decrease since 2010, which surpasses the global average reduction of 39%/b.




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Vitamin B12: A Protective Shield Against Acute Pancreatitis

New study has identified vitamin B12 as a potential protective factor against acute pancreatitis, using a combination of human genetic data and animal studies.




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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Drug May Help Battle Against Incurable Glioblastoma

Drugs used to slow Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) progression may also suppress self-renewing cancerous stem cells in grade 4 glioblastoma, the most