s: Program of Protected Time for Sleep Improves Morning Alertness for Medical Interns: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: A study to determine whether a protected sleep period of 5 hours is feasible and effective in increasing the time slept by interns on extended duty overnight shifts was conducted by Kevin G. Full Article
s: Philippines: First Asian Country to Approve Sale of Dengue Vaccine By www.medindia.net Published On :: Dengvaxia, manufactured by French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi, secured its first regulatory approval in Mexico a fortnight ago and is currently being Full Article
s: Fat Thighs: A Sign of Having a Healthy Heart By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights: Thigh circumference can be a marker of a healthier heart among overweight and obese people Havi Full Article
s: Mapping Health Risks for People With Mental Disorders: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights: People with mental disorders are more likely to develop other health conditions Mapping the Full Article
s: Good News to Mothers: Breastfeeding Helps Prevent Diabetes By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights: Breastfeeding may lower a woman's risk of developing diabetes later in life Pregnant women wi Full Article
s: COVID-19 and Angiotensin Medications: New Insights By www.medindia.net Published On :: Heart and kidney patients should keep taking their drugs as inaccurate medical information has flooded social media and other channels, advised researchers. Full Article
s: PCSK9 Inhibitor With Statin Does Not Cause Loss in Memory, Mental Skills in High-risk Patients: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: In heart disease patients, taking evolocumab in addition to a statin to achieve extremely low levels of cholesterol do not show higher incidence of neurocognitive Full Article
s: Tax-News.com: UK Should Keep A Closer Eye On Tax Breaks: NAO Report By www.tax-news.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT The UK's National Audit Office has called for a more comprehensive review of the 1,190 tax relief measures available for taxpayers, which are estimated to have cost the UK revenues worth GBP155bn (USD201.7bn) in 2018-19. Full Article
s: Tax-News.com: German EU Presidency Will Focus On Tax Issues: Merkel By www.tax-news.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT On April 25, 2020, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Germany would attempt to seek agreement on a financial transaction tax and a minimum corporate tax when it assumes the presidency of the European Union in July 2020. Full Article
s: How the Urban Environment Affects the Diet of Its Citizens: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study uses photovoice methodology and qualitatively compares citizens' perceptions about the food environment in three Bilbao neighborhoods with different socioeconomic levels. Full Article
s: More Plant-based Diet Without Stomach Troubles: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study succeeded in breaking down FODMAPs with enzymes and producing unique, stomach-friendly plant-based food products. The findings of the study Full Article
s: Children's Fruit Drinks Need Clearer Labels: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Fruit drinks' labels marketed to children, do not help parents and other consumers differentiate among fruit juice and sugar-laden, artificially flavored Full Article
s: Transgender Youth Faced With Tough Decision to Freeze Sperm or Eggs: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Key factors such as family values, gender dysphoria, the cost of the procedure or not feeling ready to make such an important, lifelong decision at their Full Article
s: Dental Braces Won't Always Bring Happiness: Here's Why By www.medindia.net Published On :: Wearing dental braces can straighten your crooked teeth, but it may not always bring happiness and self-confidence, reports a new study. Research undertaken Full Article
s: Dental Teams Could Play Key Role in Early Diagnosis of Type 2 and Pre-diabetes: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: In identifying people at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, dental teams were found to play an important role, suggested new research. The Full Article
s: Green Christmas: Let's Celebrate an Eco-friendly Christmas By www.medindia.net Published On :: Christmas is here again to cheer us with love, joy, good health and peace. With hustle and bustle of Christmas, let us take some time to think about celebrating Full Article
s: New York Times: Merchants of Thirst By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 05:40:27 +0000 Away from Nepal, in other water-impoverished megacities, authorities have proved that seemingly intractable shortages can be addressed, or at least somewhat allayed, while reining in private tankers. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-Featured Content Z-News Aditi Mukherji New York Times
s: Myanmar Times: Upgrading aging irrigation system will be a win for farmers and govt By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:57:28 +0000 The Pyawt Ywar pump irrigation scheme, on which the project focused, was established in 2004 by Myanmar’s Irrigation and Water Utilisation Management Department. Designed to increase agricultural production and achieve food Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
s: CSRWire: Wastewater Is a Source of Valuable Water, Energy and Nutrients: How Do We Recover It? By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:45:18 +0000 Smart water technologies continue to advance, but there is still more that needs to be done to develop net-zero energy and energy-positive technologies in the water and wastewater sector. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
s: Developing Telecoms: Satcoms to support African water management By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:08:39 +0000 A welcome piece of positive news for Africa comes from the Sri Lanka-headquartered International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and a new satellite data initiative. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
s: Thomson Reuters: Coronavirus – wake-up call to ensure water and sanitation for all By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 06:34:28 +0000 Today, many people lack access to the most basic weapons to shield themselves from COVID-19: water and soap. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-Featured Content Z-News Amgad Elmahdi Corona Virus COVID-19 Health MENA Millennium Development Goals SDGs Sustainable Development Goals UN-Water
s: ET Insights: The pandemic is shining a spotlight on failure By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:25:23 +0000 We know that one of the most important actions everyone can take to protect ourselves and others from infection is to wash our hands – and yet there are hundreds of millions of people around the world for whom this simple act is a struggle. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News COVID-19 Mark Smith
s: Forbes: Why Connected Worker Technologies Are Now A Business Priority For Industrial Companies By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:25:00 +0000 The decline in natural resources is very real. The International Water Management Institute estimates that nearly every country south of the 35th parallel will experience economic or physical water scarcity by 2025. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
s: PIM: Game of Unknowns: Beyond the Win-Win, Toward Inclusive Development By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:37:41 +0000 A game stimulates a mind – at any age - to explore and wonder. A board game, often based on a near-life setting, offers a safe informal environment where players can interact and learn from each other. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
s: Statins Under-prescribed to Prevent Cardiac Diseases: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Statins, the most commonly used cholesterol-lowering agents, were found to be significantly underutilized to treat lipid abnormalities in patients who Full Article
s: HIIT Workouts: 60-Second Intervals with 60-Second Breaks can Boost Your Fitness By www.medindia.net Published On :: Getting involved in high-intensity interval training (HIIT), also called high-intensity intermittent exercise or sprint interval training, can boost your overall fitness levels, reports a new study. Full Article
s: New Year's Resolutions: How to Make Them and Stick to Them By www.medindia.net Published On :: Setting New Year's resolutions can be a frustrating proposition. It's disheartening to look back at old resolutions to see they've failed to take hold Full Article
s: Transgender Teens Have High Rates of Depression, Suicidal Thoughts: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Two-thirds of transgender teenagers are at an increased risk of depression, suicidal thoughts and self-injuring behavior, revealed research accepted for Full Article
s: Nearly Half of All Postpartum Psychosis are Isolated Cases: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Out of each thousand mothers, one or two are likely to suffer a postpartum psychosis, but the psychological vulnerability in connection with childbirth Full Article
s: Call for participants: 100 critical research questions for decision-makers in sub-Saharan Africa By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:00:57 +0000 Achieving food and nutrition security, reducing inequality, and preserving terrestrial ecosystems. Full Article Africa News Regional News Z-Featured Content Z-News Food Security Horizon scanning SENTINEL sub-Saharan Africa
s: Thomson Reuters: It’s time to look underground for climate resilience in sub-Saharan Africa By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 04:39:17 +0000 A recent study sheds new light on the climate-groundwater relationship, finding that the 2015-2016 El Niño weather event replenished groundwater very differently in southern Africa and in East Africa just below the equator. Full Article Africa News East Africa News IWMI in the news North Africa News Regional News Southern Africa News West Africa News Z-Featured Content Z-News Groundwater Karen Villholth Reuters sub-Saharan Africa Thomson Reuters
s: Reuters: More deals, less conflict? Cross-border water planning key, report warns By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 03:37:54 +0000 New report suggests national leaders make water security a priority now, link water policy to other national policies, from agriculture to trade, and put in place water-sharing institutions early. Full Article Africa News East Africa News IWMI in the news Regional News Z-Featured Content Z-News Alan Nicol drought Ethiopia Flood Reuters Thomson Reuters Water security
s: COVID-19 Updates: Delhi Govt Steps Up Efforts To Protect Its Employees By www.medindia.net Published On :: The Delhi government has stepped up its efforts in order to protect its officials and employees from coronavirus pandemic. Nikhil Kumar, who is currently Full Article
s: Debate Continues: Tata Salt Claims Their Salt is 'Safe' For Consumption By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: A lab report from USA revealed that premium brands of processed iodized salt sold in India contained alarming levels of carcinogenic and harmful components such as potassium ferrocyanide. Full Article
s: CSRWire: Wastewater Is a Source of Valuable Water, Energy and Nutrients: How Do We Recover It? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:45:18 +0000 Smart water technologies continue to advance, but there is still more that needs to be done to develop net-zero energy and energy-positive technologies in the water and wastewater sector. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
s: Developing Telecoms: Satcoms to support African water management By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:08:39 +0000 A welcome piece of positive news for Africa comes from the Sri Lanka-headquartered International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and a new satellite data initiative. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
s: Thomson Reuters: Coronavirus – wake-up call to ensure water and sanitation for all By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 06:34:28 +0000 Today, many people lack access to the most basic weapons to shield themselves from COVID-19: water and soap. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-Featured Content Z-News Amgad Elmahdi Corona Virus COVID-19 Health MENA Millennium Development Goals SDGs Sustainable Development Goals UN-Water
s: ET Insights: The pandemic is shining a spotlight on failure By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:25:23 +0000 We know that one of the most important actions everyone can take to protect ourselves and others from infection is to wash our hands – and yet there are hundreds of millions of people around the world for whom this simple act is a struggle. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News COVID-19 Mark Smith
s: Forbes: Why Connected Worker Technologies Are Now A Business Priority For Industrial Companies By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:25:00 +0000 The decline in natural resources is very real. The International Water Management Institute estimates that nearly every country south of the 35th parallel will experience economic or physical water scarcity by 2025. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
s: PIM: Game of Unknowns: Beyond the Win-Win, Toward Inclusive Development By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:37:41 +0000 A game stimulates a mind – at any age - to explore and wonder. A board game, often based on a near-life setting, offers a safe informal environment where players can interact and learn from each other. Full Article IWMI in the news Z-News
s: Antiviral Therapy Improves Survival Rates for Kidney Transplant Recipients With Hepatitis: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Hepatitis B and C viral control was found to improve kidney transplant survival rates, stated study published in the Journal of Hepatology. Renal Full Article
s: Viability of Donated Livers: Fresh Insights By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study on the viability of donated livers and its correlation with donor demographics has been conducted by a group of researchers from Harvard Medical Full Article
s: New Findings Enable More Heart Donations: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Many hearts are reported unfit for donation due to stress-induced heart failure. But a new study finds that this condition has no significance on the Full Article
s: Kidney Replacement Therapy Rates Have Remained Higher in Men Vs. Women for Decades: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: From 1965 to 2015 in European countries, rates for all the types of kidney replacement therapy were consistently higher in men than women, stated new study. Full Article
s: Using Lungs from Increased-risk Donors Expands Donor Pool, Maintains Current Survival Rates: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study found no significant difference in patient survival or rates of rejection when the recipient accepted increased risk lungs, reveals a new study. Full Article
s: News about Uttarakhand Floods: Helping Hands at Uttarakhand Flood Relief Camps By www.medindia.net Published On :: Rains continue to rage as the rivers keep swelling and breaking out in flashfloods leaving a trail of death and destr Full Article
s: Only 81% of Cardiac Arrest Patients Were Given CPR In Dialysis Units: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: bHighlights/b (and) #61548;When kidney failure patients experienced cardiac arrest at outpatient dialysis facilities, CPR initiated by dialysis staff Full Article
s: Dementia Study Links Gene with Damage to Brain Connections: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Insights into how a gene that raises the risk of Alzheimer's disease and disrupts brain cells have been revealed by a new study. The findings of the study Full Article
s: Community water management and agricultural extension services: effects, impacts and perceptions in the coastal zone of Bangladesh By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 10:55:23 +0000 The coastal region of Bangladesh is prone to natural disasters and these events are expected to worsen as a result of climate change. Full Article Publications
s: Unintended Pregnancy Rates Higher Among Women With Disabilities: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Among women with disabilities, pregnancies are 42% more likely to be unintended, revealed report published in the journal Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. Full Article