el Happiness Quotient Equal in Both Open and Monogamous Relationship By www.medindia.net Published On :: People in open relationships (relationship with more than one partner) have been found to be as happy as people who are in a Monogamous relationship (one partner for one person), finds a new study. Full Article
el Pelvic Exams may Not Help Diagnose STDs in Teenage Girls By www.medindia.net Published On :: Pelvic examination in adolescent girls does not help the physician's to diagnose certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). In fact it narrows Full Article
el Novel Way to Treat Gonorrhea Identified By www.medindia.net Published On :: A team of researchers have identified a novel lipoprotein that Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria use to defeat the human body's first line of immune defense. Full Article
el Self-administered Long Acting Contraceptive Designed By www.medindia.net Published On :: In developing countries where access to healthcare can be limited, a new long-acting contraceptive designed to be self-administered by women may provide Full Article
el Guide for Physicians to Help Manage Gender Dysphoria in Adolescents By www.medindia.net Published On :: A review for primary care physicians published in iCMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)/i, aims to provide care to the growing number of identified transgenders among adolescents. Full Article
el Relationship Abuse Among Female Teens on the Rise By www.medindia.net Published On :: A new Michigan State University study has found that female adolescents are found to experience relationship abuse at alarming rates. Specifically researched Full Article
el HIV Afflicted People Have a Higher Risk of Age-Related Illness By www.medindia.net Published On :: HIV patients have higher chances of acquiring specific age-related diseases such as the increased occurrence of heart disease, COPD, and bone fractures. Full Article
el Families Talking Together Intervention Helps Reduce Adolescent Sexual Risk Behavior By www.medindia.net Published On :: Adolescent sexual risk behavior is lowered with involvement of parents and healthcare providers, stated new study. Now, a randomized clinical trial Full Article
el Age-Related Macular Degeneration Linked With Chronic Periodontitis By www.medindia.net Published On :: bAge-related macular degeneration is linked to chronic periodontitis/b, recent research presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) reports. Full Article
el Natural Product to Rebuild Teeth and Treat Dental Cavities Developed By www.medindia.net Published On :: Suffering from dental cavities? This convenient and natural product developed by researchers could rebuild teeth and treat cavities without today's costly and uncomfortable treatments. Full Article
el Material That Could Regenerate Dental Enamel Developed By www.medindia.net Published On :: New approach developed by Queen Mary University of London researchers can create materials with remarkable precision and order that look and behave like dental enamel. Full Article
el Stem Cells Extracted from Baby Teeth Can Help Regrow Dental Tissues By www.medindia.net Published On :: Dental stem cells extracted from baby teeth can help in the regeneration of dental tissues, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published Full Article
el Self-Care Techniques Ward-Off Facial Pain in TMD By www.medindia.net Published On :: Facial pain in temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are commonly treated through oral appliances such as splints and bite guards. However, patients feel Full Article
el Novel Dental Fillings Could Last Twice as Long: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Novel dental filling material is two times more resistant to breakage than standard fillings, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal i Scientific Reports/i. Full Article
el Dentists Help Identify Domestic Violence Victims By www.medindia.net Published On :: Dentists can be the first line of defense against domestic violence, said researchers from The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and Full Article
el Dental Checkups Lower Among Elderly Minorities By www.medindia.net Published On :: Checkups with the dentist are showing a decline among immigrants, and racial and ethnic minorities in the US. Oral health is linked to healthy aging; Full Article
el Elite Athletes Have High Rates of Oral Disease Despite Brushing Twice Daily By www.medindia.net Published On :: Elite athletes have poor oral health despite brushing their teeth more regularly than most people, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the iBritish Dental Journal/i. Full Article
el Key Molecules Discovered Could Help Tackle Tooth Loss and Regeneration By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study sheds light on the science behind the periodontal ligament formation, which helps to keep the tooth stable in the jawbone. This improved understanding Full Article
el Poor Oral Health can Affect Physical and Mental Well-being By www.medindia.net Published On :: Oral health is an important part of overall physical and psychological well-being. Poor oral health is linked to decreased quality of life, depression, Full Article
el Around Half of Dental Opioid Prescriptions Exceed Guidelines By www.medindia.net Published On :: Around half of the opioids prescribed by dentists in the United States exceed the three-day supply recommended by federal dental pain-management guidelines. Full Article
el Excess Fluoride Causes Tooth Enamel Defects By www.medindia.net Published On :: In the cells forming tooth enamel, excessive fluoride exposure was found to alter calcium signaling, mitochondrial function, and gene expression, stated Full Article
el Dentists' Work Made Easier Through Artificial Intelligence By www.medindia.net Published On :: Automatized do this sternous process could make their work and placement of dental implants much easier. In order to plan a dental implant operation Full Article
el Press Release: IWMI commits to a water-secure world By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 20 May 2014 06:36:26 +0000 IWMI commits to a water-secure world as it has announced a new five-year strategy aimed at boosting the center’s research and its influence in tackling global water challenges. Full Article Media Releases CGIAR Food Security Mission Strategy Vision water-secure
el Press Release: Sustainable Development Goals Offer Unique Opportunity to Transform Management of Critical Water Resources By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 18:32:18 +0000 Targets that promote efficient, nationally and locally appropriate water use will be key to achieving the SDGs. Full Article Media Releases CGIAR SDGs Sustainable Development Goals sustainable water resources development Water for Food
el Press Release: World Losing 2,000 Hectares of Irrigated Farmland to Salt-Induced Degradation Daily By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 07:04:59 +0000 Extensive costs of salt-damaged soils include $27 billion+ in lost crop value per year. Full Article Media Releases land degradation salt UN
el Press Release: First Global Estimate of Urban Agriculture Reveals Area Size of the EU that’s Boosting Food Security in Cities By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 02:30:44 +0000 Study finds irrigation more common on city farms than rural farms, intensifying water demands in sprawling urban zones. Full Article Media Releases Z-News Food Security irrigation Pay Drechsel Stanford University University of California-Berkeley urban agriculture
el Press Release: Space technology to help develop flood insurance for India’s farmers By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 07:31:08 +0000 Experts meet in Patna to discuss new initiative that could “future‐proof” one million smallholders. Full Article Media Releases Z-News CCAFS CGIAR Floods IBFI India
el Press Release: African dams linked to over one million malaria cases annually By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:01:30 +0000 New study urges future dam projects to consider better disease control measures Full Article Media Releases Z-News Africa dams malaria press release
el Press Release: New maps aid flood relief efforts By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2015 04:55:37 +0000 For the first time, maps have been prepared by a consortium consisting of IWMI, the Disaster Management Centre of the Ministry of Disaster Management (MoDM) and the UN’s space based information service for disaster management and emergency response (UN-SPIDER). Full Article Media Releases Z-News Flood mapping maps Ministry of Disaster Management paddy fields Satellite Sri Lanka
el Press Release: Pay Drechsel wins 2015 IWA Development Award By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 05:27:08 +0000 Drechsel’s research has played an important role in developing options for safe wastewater use in countries where treatment capacities are low and informal wastewater irrigation is common. Full Article Media Releases Z-News Africa Environment Health IWA sanitation Science wastewater Water
el Press Release: Ganga floodwater to be stored underground By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 04:21:36 +0000 A new initiative launched in Uttar Pradesh could revolutionize flood management while at the same time boost groundwater stocks for dry season irrigation. Full Article Media Releases Z-News Floods floodwater India Uttar Pradesh
el Bundelkhand droughts becoming more frequent By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2015 05:57:39 +0000 (NEW DELHI. 17 December 2015) The severe drought in Bundelkhand is likely to become a more regular occurrence according to scientists at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Records show that the area, straddling the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh near Jhansi, experienced seven droughts in the last decade. This compares with a […] Full Article Media Releases Z-News drought drought monitoring system ecosystem Map Mizoram State Pacific Ocean rainfall South Asia Water Scarcity
el Press Release: Satellite imaging and disaster management experts gather in Colombo By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:14:45 +0000 Experts from across Asia gathered to discuss how the next generation of satellite based technologies could help improve disaster preparedness and response at a three-day meeting in Mount Lavinia. Full Article Media Releases Z-News disaster management satellite imaging
el Press Release: New agreement boosts drive to more sustainable agriculture By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:33:40 +0000 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. Full Article Media Releases Z-News sustainable agriculture waste-derived compost
el Press Release: Sustainable job creation tops water agenda By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2016 04:44:29 +0000 World Water Day dialogue stresses need for public and private sectors to work together for water-secure growth. Full Article Media Releases Z-News Herath Manthrithilake Rauff Hakeem Sri Lanka World Water Day
el Press Release: DIY weather stations will aid flood control efforts By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2016 09:56:00 +0000 New mobile connected device can transform data collection say experts. Full Article Asia News Media Releases Regional News Sri Lanka News Z-News Floods Mobile Weather Stations water innovation
el Press Release: World’s First Solar Irrigation Cooperative Receives Award By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2016 11:33:15 +0000 Chief Minister of Gujarat, Smt Anandiben Patel awarded a certificate of appreciation to the Dhundi Saur Urja Utpadak Sahakari Mandali (DSUUSM). Full Article Media Releases Z-News CCAFS irrigation solar solar water pumps SPaRC
el Press Release: Smarter irrigation can help avert water crises By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Jun 2016 03:04:10 +0000 To ensure Har Khet Ko Pani, GoI should emulate irrigation policies followed by Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, say researchers. Full Article Asia News India News Media Releases Regional News South Asia News Z-News India irrigation IWMI-Tata Jeremy Bird
el Press Release: Uncovering and Confronting Global Groundwater Challenges By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 09:08:26 +0000 A new initiative seeks to unite organizations to promote sustainable groundwater management. Full Article Media Releases Z-News GRIPP World Water Week
el Press Release: New Knowledge Platform on the Indus Basin By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Sep 2016 05:24:53 +0000 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. Full Article Media Releases Z-News Afghanistan asia news China IBKP India Indus Basin Indus Basin Knowledge Platform Pakistan World Water Week
el Press Release: Developing the water resources of Western Nepal By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:04:09 +0000 A new project is being launched in Kathmandu that will help shape the future of water resources development in Nepal. Full Article Media Releases Z-News djb Kathmandu Nepal USAID
el Press Release: Satellite based flood insurance product set to be launched in Bihar By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 08:10:47 +0000 Experts meet in Delhi to discuss a new initiative to "future-proof" livelihoods of one million smallholder farmers in South Asia Full Article Media Releases Z-News Bihar Flood IBFI India insurance Kalanithy Vairavamoorthy Satellite
el Press Release: Satellite based early-warning system to bolster drought risk reduction By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2017 06:49:26 +0000 Experts meet in Delhi to discuss how South Asian countries could adopt the new drought monitoring system to better prepare and mitigate drought risks Full Article Media Releases Z-News Agriculture drought India Livelihoods South Asia Drought Monitoring System
el Press Release: New “pay-monthly” poop removal system could revolutionize sanitation in developing world, says new study By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2017 02:15:02 +0000 Research conducted in Bangladesh could have dramatic implications both for poor households and the entire wastewater value chain. Full Article Media Releases Z-News wastewater
el Press Release: World Bank Lead Economist to Head Premier Global Research Institute Addressing Water Issues By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 02 May 2017 06:53:47 +0000 Dr Claudia W. Sadoff announced as IWMI's next director general. Full Article Media Releases Z-News Claudia Sadoff Director General World Bank
el Press Release: New compost plant to aid the greening of Ghana’s economy By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 11 May 2017 08:30:10 +0000 Recycling waste and delivering a safe nutrient-rich fertilizer for food production Full Article Media Releases Z-News Accra fertilizer Fortifer Ghana Waste waste management
el Press Release: Almost 75 Crore people in South Asia affected by climate hazards in last decade By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Jun 2017 10:49:11 +0000 New report underlines vulnerability of agriculture to climate hazards. Full Article Media Releases Z-News agricultural losses climate‐related hazards rain South Asia Water
el Press Release: Global use of wastewater to irrigate agriculture at least 50% greater than previously thought, says new study By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 05 Jul 2017 08:01:02 +0000 Researchers analyzed data with geographic information systems (GIS) rather than depending on case study results, as in previous studies. Full Article Media Releases Z-News Agriculture food supply chain geographic information systems irrigation Public Health wastewater water reuse water treatment
el News Release: Kenya’s Tana River Basin Could See a More than 40 Percent Increase in Rainfall Due to Climate Change By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 11:21:35 +0000 The good news is tempered with bad, however, as the study indicates that extreme climate events, especially flooding, will also increase. Full Article Media Releases Z-News climate change flooding rainfall Tana River Basin Water
el Media Release: 18 Natural Infrastructure Innovations Confronting Climate Change from Underground By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Sat, 01 Sep 2018 10:34:41 +0000 More than 5 billion people could suffer water shortages by 2050 due to climate change, Pincreased demand and polluted supplies, concluded the UN’s 2018 report on the state of the world’s water. Full Article Media Releases Z-News climate change Groundwater retaining water water shortage World Water Week