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To Treat or Not to Treat? Can Doctors Refuse Care

The patient-doctor relationship is revered as sacrosanct, governed by principles of trust, empathy, and mutual respect. However, recent events have reignited




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Study Says Nurses Think About Suicide More Than Other Workers in US

In the United States nurses were found to experience suicidal thoughts in increased numbers than other general workers, revealed a team of researchers.




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IHM Says Over One Lakh Nurses Required in Australia by 2030

In Australia by 2030 more than one lakh qualified nurses will be required, revealed Melbourne-based Institute of Health and Management (IHM). Speaking




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Doctors Must Set Boundaries: Work-Life Balance Be Healthy to Prevent Stress

Medical professionals, specifically doctors, play an important role in delivering good quality patient care. However, they are frequently confronted with




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Millions affected, billions at stake: Scientists urge ‘wiser’ use of wetlands to tackle poverty and conserve ecosystems

2nd February 2014 – Colombo, Sri Lanka Agriculture and wetlands should be managed in unison in order to conserve vital ecosystems and support the livelihoods of millions of people, according to a new report published to coincide with World Wetlands Day, today. Download the full media release Download the report

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Press Release: Sustainable Development Goals Offer Unique Opportunity to Transform Management of Critical Water Resources

Targets that promote efficient, nationally and locally appropriate water use will be key to achieving the SDGs.

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Press Release: New agreement boosts drive to more sustainable agriculture

A new agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture and IWMI will help develop initiatives to improve waste-derived compost using nutrient enrichment and pelletizing technologies.

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Press Release: New Knowledge Platform on the Indus Basin

The Indus Basin Knowledge Platform (IBKP), which seeks to improve access to information and supports decision making on critical basin challenges, is launched at World Water Week 2016.

The post Press Release: New Knowledge Platform on the Indus Basin first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Global use of wastewater to irrigate agriculture at least 50% greater than previously thought, says new study

With 885 million consumers exposed to health risks, study calls for urgent investments in improved sanitation.

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Data, dialogues and discussion key to food, water and energy security in Southern Africa

Enhanced data sharing across sectors and countries is vital if we want to achieve food, water and energy security in Southern Africa

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Ahead of UN Summit consensus that action on water critical to transforming food systems

The Food Systems Summit Global Dialogue; Water – the Game-changer for Food Systems has concluded with consensus that water has unmatched utility to support the necessary transformation of food systems.

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Assessments and benefits sharing in the context of the Water-Food-Energy-Climate NEXUS in transboundary basin: Shakhimardan

Shakhimardan river basin in the spotlight of the EU funded “Hydro4U (Hydropower for you)” project

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International workshop on Water, Energy, Food and Ecosystem Nexus for Indus Basin

IWMI Pakistan and Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology (KFUEIT), RYK join hands to organize an international workshop on Water, Energy, Food and Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus for Indus Basin

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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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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 Early Screen Time Use Can Lead to Increased Anger in Young Children

Highlights: Tablet device use at age 3.5 is linked to increased anger by age 4.5 Early tablet device use disrup




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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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How to Brew Hibiscus Tea: A Simple Recipe and Its Health Benefits

Highlights: Hibiscus tea is packed with antioxidants and vitamins Supports heart health and aids digestion Ma




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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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How Household Planning Weighs on Mothers' Mental Health

When you think about medlinkhousework/medlink, you likely imagine actions like scrubbing dishes, running errands, or chopping vegetables for dinner.




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Hormone Therapy Slows Aging in Postmenopausal Women

medlinkHormone therapy/medlink (HT) may slow medlinkbiological aging/medlink in postmenopausal women, particularly those with lower socioeconomic




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Surprising Nonhormonal Cure for Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women

Hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms are becoming more and more treatable with nonhormone alternatives, especially for women whose health prevents them from taking hormones.




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Menopause Magic: Hormone Therapy Fights Insulin Resistance

medlinkHormone therapy/medlink was found to be beneficial in reducing insulin resistance in postmenopausal women, revealed study (!--ref1--). h2What




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New Method to Extend Ovarian Healthspan, Delaying Menopause

Imagine your ovaries as a factory producing essential hormones. As you age, this factory's productivity declines, eventually leading to medlinkmenopause/medlink.




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Childhood Cold Linked to Menopausal Hot Flashes

New research suggests childhood exposure to cold might be linked to a higher risk of menopausal hot flashes. This is due to increased activity in brown




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Rising Challenges in Treating Vaginal Thrush

Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection that is generally harmless and treated with medication. It is a common infection, with 3 in every 4 women of reproductive age likely to be affected (!--ref1--).




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Obesity: A Significant Risk Factor for Postmenopausal Breast Cancer

About 40% of postmenopausal hormone-positive breast cancer cases may be linked to excess body fat, according to Spanish research published online in the




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Late Menopause: A Hidden Trigger for Asthma Risk

Women who experience menopause later in life face a higher risk of developing asthma, reports a new study. Many studies suggest that entering menopause




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Is It Safe to Use Abortion Pills Very Early in Pregnancy?

The practice of ending a pregnancy is becoming more widespread. Clinics and hospitals currently postpone medication abortion until an ultrasound confirms the pregnancy is inside the uterus.




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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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Korean Scientists Reveal Links Between Sperm Quality and Mobile Phone Use

Mobile phones have brought the world closer and have made life easy during a very trying time. But those have their disadvantages too. They could have




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Can Stress Cause Infertility?

Sexual performance and sperm health can be impaired through stress as per a recent study. This can further lead to infertility. The study found that




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How Climate Change Will Worsen Ozone Pollution and What It Means for Us?

A recent study suggests that by 2050, climate change is expected to exacerbate ground-level ozone spikes, potentially causing numerous regions in the




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Giant Viruses Found on Greenland's Frozen Terrain

Every spring, as the sun rises in the Arctic after months of darkness, life reawakens. Polar bears emerge from their winter dens, arctic terns return




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Short-Term Air Pollution Causes 7.3% of Deaths in Kolkata

Short-term exposure to medlinkair pollution/medlink is responsible for 7.3% of total deaths in Kolkata, with the city ranking third highest among




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Household Air Pollution Linked to Gestational Diabetes

As north India grapples with severe air pollution, a recent study reveals a concerning link between the use of solid fuels like coal, crop residue, and




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WHO Urges Health-Focused Climate Action

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new report urging global leaders to prioritize health in their climate action plans ahead of the upcoming




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Growing Threat of Nitrous Oxide to Public Health and Climate

Nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, is rapidly accelerating climate change and damaging the ozone layer. This jeopardizes the 1.5 degrees Celsius




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World Music Day 2024: Turn Up the Tune, Tune Up Your Health

Every year on June 21st, we celebrate World Music Day, a time to honor the power of music and its impact on our lives. But music's influence goes beyond




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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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Excessive Screen Use Affects Children's Language Skills

medlinkChildren/medlink whose families frequently use screens, particularly for video games, have weaker vocabulary skills as per a study conducted




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Stay Alert, Stay Alive: Texting While Walking is a Dangerous Distraction

Watch out! Texting while medlinkwalking/medlink can turn even safe roads into danger zones, warns a new study. A new UBC study analyzing actual




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Teen Protein Supplement Usage on the Rise: A Survey Reveals Insights

Protein bars, shakes, and powders are gaining popularity among adults, and many teens are following suit (!--ref1--). According to the University of Michigan Health C.




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Sweetened Beverage Taxes Cut Consumption by Nearly 50% in Low-Income Households

Eight cities across the United States have introduced taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, which are linked to health problems such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes (!--ref1--).




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Mother's Oral Health Status may Influence Caries Risk in Child

The transmission of microbes from mother's mouth could influence the caries risk in child, suggests new research presented at hybrid 51st Annual Meeting