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Tax-News.com: Mexico Publishes Second Report On Industry-Average Tax Burdens

On August 1, 2021, Mexico's federal tax authority released a second report on the effective corporate tax paid by large businesses in various economic sectors.




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App Appetite: Food Delivery Apps Gain Popularity Among Consumers

Food delivery apps are becoming increasingly popular, offering convenience, variety, and quick access to meals, reshaping how consumers dine and order food.




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New COVID-Like Epidemic: Rise of Conjunctivitis in India

Highlights: Conjunctivitis, a contagious eye infection, is rapidly spreading in Delhi, majorly affecting the c




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Supreme Court of India rules on Condition of Persons Suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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National Medical Council's Logo With a Hindu God Sparks Controversy

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently stirred controversy by modifying its official logo, replacing the word "India" with "Bharat" and incorporating




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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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Media Release: 18 Natural Infrastructure Innovations Confronting Climate Change from Underground

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.

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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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Transforming the future of water at ground-breaking conference

The Transformative Futures for Water Security (TFWS) initiative is raising the ambition for water and bridging the gaps between science, policy and action.

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A Circular Bioeconomy Innovation Hub takes form in Ghana

To mitigate the negative effects of urbanization on resource use and environmental pollution, 15 key actors in the waste-sanitation-agriculture interface joined efforts to set up a Circular Bioeconomy Innovation Hub in Ghana.

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Aging and Balance: How a Simple 30-Second Test Can Reveal Your Health

Highlights: Balance testing shows links between stability, strength, and aging Age-related muscle and sensory c




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Optimizing Breast Reconstruction With AI Molds

In the United States, bone in every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer/b in their lifetime, and more than 40% of those who undergo surgery will need breast reconstruction.




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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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All You Need to Know About Emergency Contraception

In 2020, one in every four consultations from women was for sexual and reproductive health, and seemed to be the top consulted specialty online, according to insights from Practo.




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Dealing With Secondary Infertility in Males

Secondary infertility arises when a couple has at least one child, but doesn't conceive after at least one year of trying. In many cases, about one-third




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New Women Contraceptive Product Developed

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Climate Change Threatens to Exacerbate Brain Conditions

New study highlights the potential negative impact of climate change on the health of individuals with brain conditions. Emphasizing urgency, their article




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Virchow Prize 2024 Honors Lucy Gilson and Johan Rockstrom's Contributions to Planetary Health

The 2024 Virchow Prize will honor Lucy Gilson and Johan Rockstrom for their holistic and systems-based approach to safeguarding human and medlinkplanetary health/medlink.




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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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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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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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Tattoo Ink May Contain Bacteria, Study Finds

Both anaerobic and aerobic bacteria are identified in commercial medlinktattoo/medlink and permanent makeup inks, a recent study published in Applied




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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




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Caffeine Consumption Links to Better Heart Health

Consuming more caffeine may improve heart health, finds a new paper in IRheumatology,/I published by Oxford University Press. h2Increased Cardiovascular




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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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Walnut Consumption Benefits Heart Health: A Systematic Review

Consuming walnut-rich diet benefits a healthy heart by a significant reduction in cholesterol, triglycerides, and apolipoprotein B levels when compared to control diets, reports a systematic review.




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Blood Donation Programs Help Reveal Life Threatening Genetic Cholesterol Condition

Blood donation programs were found to help identify donors with the often undiagnosed genetic disorder familial hypercholesterolemia, which results in




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India's Oral Cancer Burden Due to Smokeless Tobacco and Areca Nut Consumption

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Confronting Aggressive Colon Cancer

Two studies highlight that young adults diagnosed with colon cancer often face more aggressive types and are diagnosed at later stages, to be presented




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Boost for Indian Pharma Sector- Consistent Growth in Exports Continues

The exports of drugs and pharmaceuticals from India are experiencing consistent growth, reflecting an increase of 8.36 percent to reach (Dollor) 2.31 billion in July of this year.




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Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreak Continues in South Korea

The Agriculture Ministry reported that South Korea confirmed its second case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) this year on a cattle farm in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province.




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SACN Faces Criticism Over Food Industry Connections

Over half of the experts on the UK government's nutrition advisory council have ties with the food sector (!--ref1--). Freelance writer Sophie Borland,





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IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka

The Climate Smart Governance (CSG) Dashboard is recognized for its contribution to national climate adaptation, planning and development.

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A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs

AGRIS is a comprehensive bibliographic database focused on agriculture and nutrition, while AGROVOC is a multilingual thesaurus covering a wide range of agricultural terms.

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Indus to become ‘a seasonal river’ by 2050 if glaciers continue melting

At an event co-hosted by IWMI and USAID, experts warn that rapid melting of glaciers in Pakistan's north could turn the Indus River seasonal, endangering 240 million lives.

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At COP28, science and research are critical to the loss and damage conversation

Youssef Brouziyne, IWMI Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Representative, says two key questions will dominate discussions around the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28.

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Speakers highlight critical challenges confronting Pakistan

The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources in collaboration with IWMI hosted a three-day conference on ‘Transformative Pathways for Water and Food Systems’ to highlight the critical challenges confronting Pakistan.

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Pakistan Water Week 2023 concludes with call to collaborate on shared asset

Co-organized by IWMI, experts in water management, agriculturalists, government officials, and business leaders from different parts of the world discussed practical strategies to tackle water scarcity.

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The sanitation circular economy - rhetoric vs. reality

IWMI researchers call for a sanitation circular and solidarity economy which explores innovative economic solutions for the most basic of human needs in ways that are wired for inclusivity.

The post The sanitation circular economy - rhetoric vs. reality first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).