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New project brings five African countries together to jointly manage region’s groundwater

The five Partner States of the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) have joined forces with IWMI to manage groundwater resources spanning an area larger than Austria and Germany.

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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

The post Data, dialogues and discussion key to food, water and energy security in Southern Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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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.

The post Ahead of UN Summit consensus that action on water critical to transforming food systems first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Farming for the future: How climate-smart agriculture can protect Sri Lanka’s smallholders

More than 1,300 farmers received over 1.6 million LKR as part of insurance payouts for crop damage caused by excess rain or dry spells.

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Agriculture climate science in Zambia gets boost with launch of new World Bank-backed grant

The World Bank and IWMI will rapidly scale climate science to support agri-business in Zambia, tackling the climate challenge head on through the new AICCRA-Zambia Accelerator Grant.

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El Niño event declared: Impacts on the Limpopo river basin in Southern Africa expected

IWMI and CIMMYT encourage stakeholders in the Limpopo River Basin to stay informed about the evolving El Niño event and its potential implications.

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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.

The post FAO and IWMI’s milestone book gives actionable guidelines on water quality for agriculture first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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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.

The post 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 first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Are You Addicted to Work? How to Spot and Overcome Workaholism

Highlights: Many people are struggling with workaholism, unable to disconnect from work Constantly checking emai




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Is Raw Garlic a Health Booster or a Digestive Risk?

Highlights: Raw garlic contains antimicrobial properties that may benefit skin health Garlic may cause digestiv




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5-Day Apple Diet: A Quick Way to Lose Weight

Highlights: Apples curb hunger and prevent overeating Day 1 includes only apples; later days add juices and low




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Sip Your Way to Health: 10 Health Benefits of Cranberry Juice

Highlights: Prevents urinary tract infections (UTIs) Rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and polyphenols Prom




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Is Anti-Mullerian Hormone Test a Reliable Fertility Prediction Tool?

Internet and social media sites contain misinformation on Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) test. However, a study finds that most medlinkwomen/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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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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Can Brain Activity Predict Postpartum Depression?

Approximately 80% of women experience "medlinkbaby blues/medlink" after giving birth, which is a brief period of feeling down. However, about one




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Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy: Need for Improved Screening Practice

During medlinkpregnancy/medlink, a woman's iron requirements increase nearly tenfold to adequately support fetal development and body's elevated iron needs.




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Iron Deficiency Crisis: Majority of Irish Pregnant Women at Risk

In Ireland, four out of five pregnant women are iron deficient by their third trimester. Researchers found that over 80% of women experience iron deficiency




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New Device Identifies Biomarkers in Breastfeeding

Researchers have developed a novel sensor capable of detecting sodium ions in breastmilk. This breakthrough is significant because elevated sodium levels




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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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Rise of Chain Fertility Clinics: A Positive Shift in IVF Care

In the U.S., the demand for in vitro fertilization (IVF) surged by nearly 140% from 2004 to 2018. This trend indicates a significant business opportunity,




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Three-Decade Rise in Women's Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases among women have nearly tripled globally in the past three decades, marking a significant rise in this health concern




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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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Low Sexual Desire Noticed by Men Up 32% in a Decade

Men are 32 per cent more likely to report low sexual desire than a decade ago, suggests new research that detected that change. The research showed




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People Whose Gonorrhea Is Cured With Simple Oral Antibiotic Now Identified Easily

New test that can detect which people with gonorrhea will respond successfully to the inexpensive oral antibiotic ciprofloxacin has been discovered. In




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Young Adults Become Quite Rational While Making Sexual Choices: Study

Young adults considered both the risks and benefits of their sexual behavior in a highly consistent and thoughtful manner, stated a new study published in the journal i Psychological Science.




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Did Articles Influence People's Sexual Orientation?

People's reported sexual orientation could change after reading about the nature of sexual orientation, according to a study published in journal iNature's Scientific Reports/i.




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How to Predict Future Fertility in Children With Undescended Testis?

The ratio of a few sex hormones in serum can serve as important clues to predict future infertility in cryptorchid boys, revealed a pioneering study by




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Intrigued By Frozen Testicular Tissue's Immortality After Two Decades

Male testis tissue that is cryopreserved can be reimplanted after more than 20 years and will go on to make viable sperm, according to a new study published in the journal iPLOS Biology/i.




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Sperm Age may Help Predict Pregnancy Success

A new method developed by researchers that measure the age of male sperm can predict pregnancy success. According to a newly published study by researchers




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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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Extreme Heat Doubles Hospitalisation Risk for Metabolic Disorder Patients

As climate change continues to drive up summer temperatures, a decade-long study from Spain has uncovered a startling revelation: on the hottest days,




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5% Yearly Cut Could Steady Ocean Microplastics

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Childhood Home Temperatures Predict Adult Thermostat Settings

The temperature of one's medlinkchildhood/medlink home and the sense of community connectedness can help predict how U.S. residents set their thermostats,




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Plastic Waste Pollutes Even the Most Isolated Coasts

Norway's extensive and isolated coastline, spanning 28,953 kilometers with its fjords, is still affected by medlinkplastic pollution/medlink, a worldwide problem.




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Artificial Sweetener Sucralose Poses a Sweet Threat to the Environment

medlinkSucralose/medlink, an artificial sweetener found in many zero-calorie food and drink products, escapes during wastewater treatment and affects




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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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Antarctic Ice Sheet's Crucial Role

Critical relationship between the Antarctic Ice Sheet and Earth's geology for predicting medlinkclimate change/medlink impacts has been highlighted,




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Extreme Weather: A Growing Threat to Mental and Physical Health

A new report has unveiled the escalating health risks posed by increasingly severe and prolonged weather extremes in the UK, as climate change intensifies (!--ref1--).




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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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Plastic-Free Future: South Korea, Japan, and China Unite for Change

South Korea, China, and Japan pledged their joint commitment to finalize negotiations for a global treaty on medlinkplastic pollution/medlink (!--ref1--).




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From Plastic Bottles to Pure Taps: The Hidden Costs of Bottled Water

Medical scientists are calling for greater investment in accessible, clean drinking water infrastructure to mitigate the health and environmental risks




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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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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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Stop Self-Medicating: Consult a Doctor Not Internet

Use of medlinkArtificial Intelligence/medlink (AI) for self-diagnosis and prescription may put human life at risk, warn healthcare experts. On




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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