ic New project brings five African countries together to jointly manage region’s groundwater By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:33:25 +0000 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. The post New project brings five African countries together to jointly manage region’s groundwater first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases aquifers drought ecosystems groundwater karen villholth namibia pretoria resilience southern africa toby johnson water security wetlands zambezi
ic Data, dialogues and discussion key to food, water and energy security in Southern Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:20:53 +0000 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). Full Article Press releases agricultural water management dialogue ecosystems energy environment food production food security food systems health livestock mark smith models pretoria southern africa water security water-energy-food nexus wle
ic Ahead of UN Summit consensus that action on water critical to transforming food systems By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:43:52 +0000 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). Full Article Press releases agriculture capacity strengthening claudia sadoff drought ecosystems energy environment floods floods and droughts food systems forestry freshwater health indus nature pandemic policy analysis risks stefan uhlenbrook sustainable development Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) toby johnson water resources water risks water scarcity wle
ic Farming for the future: How climate-smart agriculture can protect Sri Lanka’s smallholders By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:02:45 +0000 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. The post Farming for the future: How climate-smart agriculture can protect Sri Lanka’s smallholders first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases agricultural technologies climate resilient seeds climate-smart solution extreme weather food security poverty water risks and disasters
ic Agriculture climate science in Zambia gets boost with launch of new World Bank-backed grant By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:30:44 +0000 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. The post Agriculture climate science in Zambia gets boost with launch of new World Bank-backed grant first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases agricultural ecosystem agriculture aiccra aquaculture aquaculture-agriculture systems climate smart agriculture COP26 farmers food security health livelihoods livestock models poverty smallholder farmers solar solar irrigation west africa women
ic El Niño event declared: Impacts on the Limpopo river basin in Southern Africa expected By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:58:42 +0000 IWMI and CIMMYT encourage stakeholders in the Limpopo River Basin to stay informed about the evolving El Niño event and its potential implications. The post El Niño event declared: Impacts on the Limpopo river basin in Southern Africa expected first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases Limpopo southern africa
ic FAO and IWMI’s milestone book gives actionable guidelines on water quality for agriculture By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:39:38 +0000 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). Full Article Press releases risk assessment wastewater treatment water desalination water quality water quality for agriculture
ic 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 By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:35:02 +0000 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). Full Article Press releases data & tools mena remote sensing resource recovery and reuse (rrr) wastewater
ic Are You Addicted to Work? How to Spot and Overcome Workaholism By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights: Many people are struggling with workaholism, unable to disconnect from work Constantly checking emai Full Article
ic Is Raw Garlic a Health Booster or a Digestive Risk? By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights: Raw garlic contains antimicrobial properties that may benefit skin health Garlic may cause digestiv Full Article
ic 5-Day Apple Diet: A Quick Way to Lose Weight By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights: Apples curb hunger and prevent overeating Day 1 includes only apples; later days add juices and low Full Article
ic Sip Your Way to Health: 10 Health Benefits of Cranberry Juice By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights: Prevents urinary tract infections (UTIs) Rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and polyphenols Prom Full Article
ic Is Anti-Mullerian Hormone Test a Reliable Fertility Prediction Tool? By www.medindia.net Published On :: Internet and social media sites contain misinformation on Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) test. However, a study finds that most medlinkwomen/medlink Full Article
ic Eggonomics: The Hidden Reality of Egg Donors By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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 Full Article
ic Early Glycemic Control in Gestational Diabetes Reduces Childhood Obesity By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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 Full Article
ic Menopause Magic: Hormone Therapy Fights Insulin Resistance By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkHormone therapy/medlink was found to be beneficial in reducing insulin resistance in postmenopausal women, revealed study (!--ref1--). h2What Full Article
ic Can Brain Activity Predict Postpartum Depression? By www.medindia.net Published On :: Approximately 80% of women experience "medlinkbaby blues/medlink" after giving birth, which is a brief period of feeling down. However, about one Full Article
ic Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy: Need for Improved Screening Practice By www.medindia.net Published On :: During medlinkpregnancy/medlink, a woman's iron requirements increase nearly tenfold to adequately support fetal development and body's elevated iron needs. Full Article
ic Iron Deficiency Crisis: Majority of Irish Pregnant Women at Risk By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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 Full Article
ic New Device Identifies Biomarkers in Breastfeeding By www.medindia.net Published On :: Researchers have developed a novel sensor capable of detecting sodium ions in breastmilk. This breakthrough is significant because elevated sodium levels Full Article
ic Obesity: A Significant Risk Factor for Postmenopausal Breast Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: About 40% of postmenopausal hormone-positive breast cancer cases may be linked to excess body fat, according to Spanish research published online in the Full Article
ic Rise of Chain Fertility Clinics: A Positive Shift in IVF Care By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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, Full Article
ic Three-Decade Rise in Women's Chronic Kidney Disease By www.medindia.net Published On :: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases among women have nearly tripled globally in the past three decades, marking a significant rise in this health concern Full Article
ic Fertility More Likely to Decline in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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 Full Article
ic Low Sexual Desire Noticed by Men Up 32% in a Decade By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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 Full Article
ic People Whose Gonorrhea Is Cured With Simple Oral Antibiotic Now Identified Easily By www.medindia.net Published On :: New test that can detect which people with gonorrhea will respond successfully to the inexpensive oral antibiotic ciprofloxacin has been discovered. In Full Article
ic Young Adults Become Quite Rational While Making Sexual Choices: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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. Full Article
ic Did Articles Influence People's Sexual Orientation? By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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. Full Article
ic How to Predict Future Fertility in Children With Undescended Testis? By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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 Full Article
ic Intrigued By Frozen Testicular Tissue's Immortality After Two Decades By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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. Full Article
ic Sperm Age may Help Predict Pregnancy Success By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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 Full Article
ic Mindfulness: Zoom Sessions Beneficial for Sexual Health After Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: Zoom-based mindfulness group provides better intervention programs for patients' post-cancer sexual health, reveals a new study. bSexual dysfunction/b Full Article
ic Extreme Heat Doubles Hospitalisation Risk for Metabolic Disorder Patients By www.medindia.net Published On :: As climate change continues to drive up summer temperatures, a decade-long study from Spain has uncovered a startling revelation: on the hottest days, Full Article
ic 5% Yearly Cut Could Steady Ocean Microplastics By www.medindia.net Published On :: Reducing medlinkplastic pollution/medlink by 5% annually could potentially stabilize the presence of microplastics-pieces smaller than 5 mm-in ocean surface waters (!--ref1--). Full Article
ic Childhood Home Temperatures Predict Adult Thermostat Settings By www.medindia.net Published On :: The temperature of one's medlinkchildhood/medlink home and the sense of community connectedness can help predict how U.S. residents set their thermostats, Full Article
ic Plastic Waste Pollutes Even the Most Isolated Coasts By www.medindia.net Published On :: Norway's extensive and isolated coastline, spanning 28,953 kilometers with its fjords, is still affected by medlinkplastic pollution/medlink, a worldwide problem. Full Article
ic Artificial Sweetener Sucralose Poses a Sweet Threat to the Environment By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkSucralose/medlink, an artificial sweetener found in many zero-calorie food and drink products, escapes during wastewater treatment and affects Full Article
ic Forever Chemicals in U.S. Growing Health Risks By www.medindia.net Published On :: A new peer-reviewed study published today in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives reveals that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often Full Article
ic Wildfires in Arsenic-Contaminated Mining Areas: An Emerging Health Threat By www.medindia.net Published On :: Unusual medlinkarsenic/medlink release from wildfires poses a huge threat to human and environmental health, reveals a new study. The findings of Full Article
ic Antarctic Ice Sheet's Crucial Role By www.medindia.net Published On :: Critical relationship between the Antarctic Ice Sheet and Earth's geology for predicting medlinkclimate change/medlink impacts has been highlighted, Full Article
ic Extreme Weather: A Growing Threat to Mental and Physical Health By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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--). Full Article
ic Global Warming's Economic Toll Hits the Elite Hardest By www.medindia.net Published On :: A new study examines how extreme weather, exacerbated by medlinkclimate change/medlink, impacts global production and consumption patterns among various income levels (!--ref1--). Full Article
ic Plastic-Free Future: South Korea, Japan, and China Unite for Change By www.medindia.net Published On :: South Korea, China, and Japan pledged their joint commitment to finalize negotiations for a global treaty on medlinkplastic pollution/medlink (!--ref1--). Full Article
ic From Plastic Bottles to Pure Taps: The Hidden Costs of Bottled Water By www.medindia.net Published On :: Medical scientists are calling for greater investment in accessible, clean drinking water infrastructure to mitigate the health and environmental risks Full Article
ic Ocean Current Weakening Could Exacerbate Arctic Warming By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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 Full Article
ic Growing Threat of Nitrous Oxide to Public Health and Climate By www.medindia.net Published On :: Nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, is rapidly accelerating climate change and damaging the ozone layer. This jeopardizes the 1.5 degrees Celsius Full Article
ic World Music Day 2024: Turn Up the Tune, Tune Up Your Health By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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 Full Article
ic Stop Self-Medicating: Consult a Doctor Not Internet By www.medindia.net Published On :: Use of medlinkArtificial Intelligence/medlink (AI) for self-diagnosis and prescription may put human life at risk, warn healthcare experts. On Full Article
ic Military Women More Prone to Iron Deficiency Anemia By www.medindia.net Published On :: Women in the military are at a higher risk of developing iron deficiency medlinkanemia/medlink, finds a new study. The proportion of female recruits Full Article
ic Unsanitary Practices at Airports Spark Contamination Fears By www.medindia.net Published On :: Concerns about cross-contamination risks at airports due to the unsanitary practice of using the same trays for shoes and personal items during security Full Article