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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Extensive costs of salt-damaged soils include $27 billion+ in lost crop value per year.

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New report underlines vulnerability of agriculture to climate hazards.

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Researchers at Africa Water Week call for efforts to “decolonize” and improve water permit systems, so more farmers are encouraged to invest in much-needed irrigation.

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IWMI is supporting the Government of Pakistan for flood damage assessment and aiding recovery efforts, following the extreme flooding events across the country.

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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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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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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

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

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

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

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to advocate for Yoga as a vital part of daily life. On Thursday, he shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) demonstrating

The cost-effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI)-supported detection of proximal caries was assessed by new study published in iInternational Association for Dental Research (IADR)/i.

Extracted human teeth have long been used in conducting dental research, such as evaluating dental ceramic materials as crown restoration on a tooth.

The present conceptualization of issues related to dental care-related fear and anxiety and its measurement across the lifespan is explored and presented

Most people with severe elevations in cholesterol are not treated with appropriate drugs. Less than 40 percent receive treatment, despite many screening and awareness programs.

Endocrine diseases possess a greater cardiovascular risk for patients. Endocrine Society has updated the clinical practice guidelines. Endocrine diseases

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The Chandipura virus (!--ref1--) is spreading in Rajasthan, with confirmed cases rising to four. Additionally, 74 people are under suspicion of infection, according to state health officials.

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25% of Indians have varicose veins (!--ref1--), a condition often overlooked and treatable without surgery, according to leading medical experts. They

In an extraordinary and unsettling incident, a municipal robot in Gumi, South Korea, has allegedly taken its own life, a development that could be the first of its kind worldwide.

Rwanda has confirmed six deaths and 20 cases of Marburg disease since the beginning of the epidemic, according to the country's health minister, Sabin Nsanzimana.

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The meeting is part of a bottom-up approach to ensuring coherent policies on the use of water resources in agriculture.

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Feeling alone? Watch out, loneliness increases your risk of dementia, warns a new study. A new study from Florida State University College of Medicine

IWMI and CIMMYT call for action as multiple climate prediction centers concur that this El Niño event will reach a “strong” category in the northern hemisphere by the winter of 2023-24.

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Africa's food waste issue persists with up to 30% loss due to poor handling. IWMI's Dr. Enokenwa's works on gender-inclusive solutions for smallholders and households to reduce waste.

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IWMI will also develop an online dashboard that will provide accessible and comprehensive information on wastewater generation and recycling potential in Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

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The platform will use remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas and the atmosphere.

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IWMI's Marie-Charlotte Buisson spoke to Radio Canada about the particular challenges of solar-powered irrigation.

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Matthew McCartney commented on IWMI's work to rectify the dearth of agroecological research focusing on water management and aquatic foods.

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Two individuals in the United States who received lung transplants have contracted a lethal Legionella bacterial infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (!--ref1--).

Experts suggest that opening up organ exchange among unrelated individuals could expand the donor pool, potentially saving many lives. While this move

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that happens when the body's response to infections causes adverse effects on the tissues and organs. Dr. Finn E.

Scientists have long suspected that COVID-19 causes infertility in men who take it. These new findings suggest that COVID-19 also alters levels of fertility-related

Is there any connection between social isolation and medlinkbone health/medlink? According to research presented at ENDO 2023, the annual meeting

Twenty percent of individuals carry one or more high-risk or oncogenic types of human papillomavirus (HPV), stated a new study published in iThe Lancet Global Health.

BJP President Amit Shah infected with swine flu virus. He got admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Wednesday for treatment.

Southern superstar Rajinikanth has been admitted to Apollo Hospitals after the actor's blood pressure fluctuated severely. "He will be investigated

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president, "Ulaganayagan" and actor Kamal Haasan tested positive for COVID-19 today (22nd November 2021) after his recent visit to Chicago, US.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Mpox, previously referred to as medlinkMonkeypox/medlink, is still spreading at a limited rate in

South Africa's Health Minister, Joe Phaahla, urges vigilance following the confirmation of a laboratory-reported case of medlinkmonkeypox/medlink (!--ref1--), also known as Mpox.

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

In mice, high blood pressure/hypertension was linked to bone loss and osteoporosis-related bone damage, according to new research presented at the American

A new study has found that 1 in 8 people aged 40 to 75 years had increased blood pressure (hypertension) in the evening that would be missed by a daytime GP appointment.