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IWMI announces the appointment of five new members to its Board of Governors and Program Committee

Their expertise will be invaluable as the Institute works towards water systems transformation in the critical years ahead. 

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IWMI Board and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka discuss opportunities for research support

The IWMI delegation conveyed their appreciation of the support provided to the institute by the Government of Sri Lanka in hosting IWMI as the only international organization headquartered in the country.

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FAO and IWMI’s milestone book gives actionable guidelines on water quality for agriculture

Researchers offer technical solutions and best agricultural practices related to water quality, risk assessment and mitigation.

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IWMI part of global, five-year program to build sustainable food systems

IWMI will implement the Innovation Lab for Irrigation & Mechanization Systems, funded by USAID and led by University of Nebraska.

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IWMI announces development of a new, Google-supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa

A new grant from Google’s philanthropic arm will help researchers develop a tool to bolster water security and climate resilience in the Middle East and North Africa.

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IWMI’s new Board Chair and Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister reiterate commitment to sustainable water management

Climate change and water resilience a joint priority, as international research organization prepares to launch new strategy and mark 40-year anniversary.

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How to Observe Krishna Janmashtami Fasting: Health Benefits of Nirjala

Highlights: Two main types of fasting are Nirjala (strict without water) and Phalahar (just fruits) Avoid grains




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The 15-Minute Challenge: A Simple Step to Transform Your Health at Work

Highlights: A 15-minute daily exercise challenge led to a 12-minute increase in daily physical activity among parti




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Smoking, Diabetes, and Mobile Phone Use: A Deadly Mix for Your Heart Health

Highlights: Regular mobile phone use is associated with a 4% increased risk of cardiovascular diseases The risk




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Improve Your Cognitive Health With the MIND Diet

Highlights: People following the MIND diet experienced slower cognitive decline High diet adherence linked to a




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Five Mistakes to Avoid When Eating Almonds

Highlights: Balanced intake of almonds helps reduce digestive problems Almonds help lower bad cholesterol levels




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Combat Hypertension With Just 5 Minutes of Exercise Daily

Highlights: Five minutes of daily exercise can lower blood pressure Replacing sitting with 20-27 minutes of exer




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Optimizing Breast Reconstruction With AI Molds

In the United States, bone in every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer/b in their lifetime, and more than 40% of those who undergo surgery will need breast reconstruction.




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New Approach to Abortion Care: Administration of Misoprostol at Home

Women take two types of pills for abortion during their pregnancy: medlinkmisoprostol/medlink, which causes the womb to contract, and medlinkmifepristone/medlink,




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Eggonomics: The Hidden Reality of Egg Donors

White women in the United States are paid up to eight times more for their eggs than Black women, according to data obtained by the author of a new book




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Early Glycemic Control in Gestational Diabetes Reduces Childhood Obesity

When gestational diabetes is diagnosed, achieving quick glycemic control can reduce the baby's risk of obesity in childhood to a level comparable to that




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IVF Success Rates: Does the Timing of Embryo Transfer Matter

Traditionally, three days following fertilization, embryos are placed into the uterus during IVF treatment. It is now also feasible to do this after five




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Fertility More Likely to Decline in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic

New study outlines the findings on the link between COVID-19 and fertility. The findings of the study are published in the journal iScience/i. Throughout




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Importance of Sex to Women in Their Midlife

Significant percentage of women rate sex important throughout midlife, according to a new study. The study also found the factors that affect which women continue to value sex most.




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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Reach an Alarming Rate

Rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are found to be alarming in the U.S. as per the i Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report /i




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Mindfulness: Zoom Sessions Beneficial for Sexual Health After Cancer

Zoom-based mindfulness group provides better intervention programs for patients' post-cancer sexual health, reveals a new study. bSexual dysfunction/b




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Four-step Plan for Detecting Sexually Transmitted Infections

The key steps that healthcare teams can take to identify and treat more sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been identified. The 1,348 participants




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5% Yearly Cut Could Steady Ocean Microplastics

Reducing medlinkplastic pollution/medlink by 5% annually could potentially stabilize the presence of microplastics-pieces smaller than 5 mm-in ocean surface waters (!--ref1--).




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Forever Chemicals in U.S. Growing Health Risks

A new peer-reviewed study published today in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives reveals that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often




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Wildfires in Arsenic-Contaminated Mining Areas: An Emerging Health Threat

Unusual medlinkarsenic/medlink release from wildfires poses a huge threat to human and environmental health, reveals a new study. The findings of




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Earth's Vegetation Needs Millions of Years to Heal from Global Warming

Nature often holds the key to humanity's greatest challenges. In the case of global warming, Earth's geological past provides a crucial long-term lens.




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How Dairy Nutrition is Driving Emission Reduction?

Research on reducing medlinkgreenhouse gas emissions/medlink from livestock has surged as the dairy and agriculture sectors collaborate on shared sustainability/ and efficiency goals.




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A Greener Future - How Plant-Based Diets Cut Emission

Shifting to more plant-based diets could reduce medlinkgreenhouse gas emissions/medlink from global food supply chains by 17%, as per a study published




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Himalaya Wellness Company Marks Milestone With One Million Trees Planted

medlinkHimalaya/medlink Wellness Company, a prominent wellness brand in India, proudly announces its landmark achievement of planting over one million trees across the country.




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Global Warming's Economic Toll Hits the Elite Hardest

A new study examines how extreme weather, exacerbated by medlinkclimate change/medlink, impacts global production and consumption patterns among various income levels (!--ref1--).




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Ocean Current Weakening Could Exacerbate Arctic Warming

The Arctic is warming at a rate three to four times faster than the global average. However, a new study suggests that a slowdown in a critical ocean




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Use of Regular Multivitamins Has No Link to Reducing Mortality Risk

The evaluation of an extensive data from about 400,000 healthy American adults, who were monitored for over two decades, revealed that there is no link




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Military Women More Prone to Iron Deficiency Anemia

Women in the military are at a higher risk of developing iron deficiency medlinkanemia/medlink, finds a new study. The proportion of female recruits




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Unsanitary Practices at Airports Spark Contamination Fears

Concerns about cross-contamination risks at airports due to the unsanitary practice of using the same trays for shoes and personal items during security




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Ubrogepant : Drug That Stops Migraines Before They Start

A new study, published in the August 28, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that the




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Smoking Moms Deliver Academically Weak Children

medlinkSmoking/medlink moms give birth to babies with poor academic performance, finds a new study. So, make sure to stop smoking as soon as possible in medlinkpregnancy/medlink.




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Missing Teeth? No Issue, Grow Your Teeth

A 3D model is created with human dental stem cells to use as the building blocks to restore damaged teeth, according to results of lab experiments reported




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Replacing Missing Teeth May Keep Your Brain Young

Replacing missing teeth with a fixed prosthesis than a removable prosthesis may protect against cognitive decline, shows a new study presented at the




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Oral Diseases Affect Over 800 Million People: Study

In the Western Pacific region, more than 800 million or 42 percent of the population suffer from oral diseases including medlinkdental caries/medlink,




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Home Test Shields Your Smile by Spotting Tooth Decay Risks

Oral health protection gets a boost with a novel at-home test developed by engineers at the University of Cincinnati, which employs saliva to identify




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New Analysis Examines How Low Cholesterol Can Safely Go

Very aggressive reduction of LDL-cholesterol to ultra-low levels was associated with progressively fewer cardiovascular events and appears to pose no




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High Cholesterol Levels In Young Age Can Lead To Heart Problems by Middle Age

Teenagers with high cholesterol levels have an increased risk of heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular events during middle age, according to a




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New Algorithm Predicts Familial High Cholesterol Levels

Researchers at the Queen Mary University of London developed and tested an algorithm that detects familial hypercholesterolemia. They named the algorithm




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Low-Cost Vaccine Shows Promise in Cholesterol Reduction

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking vaccine offering a cost-effective approach to lower "bad" LDL cholesterol, responsible for perilous plaques




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Vortioxetine: Antidepressant Shows Promise in Brain Tumor Treatment

Researchers have identified an medlinkantidepressant/medlink called vortioxetine as a potential treatment for glioblastomas, at least in laboratory settings.




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Hidden Dangers: 200 Chemicals in Food Packaging Linked to Breast Cancer

A team of researchers has uncovered nearly 200 potential breast carcinogens in food packaging materials such as plastics, paper, and cardboard, emphasizing




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Circadian Disruption and Gut Microbiome Fuel Colorectal Cancer

Disruptions to the body's internal clock can speed up the development of colorectal cancer. By influencing the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier,




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Low-Level Radon Exposure Linked to Childhood Leukemia

An association between medlinkchildhood leukemia/medlink cases and the levels of decaying radon gas present across various U.S. states has been identified.




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Win Against Prostate Cancer With Vitamin K Supplement

The Pro-oxidant supplement menadione, a precursor to vitamin K, commonly found in leafy greens turns out to be a powerful weapon in the fight against prostate cancer.