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A New Light on Brain Injury: Near-Infrared Therapy Shows Promise

Light therapy administered through the skull was found to accelerate tissue recovery following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) (!--ref1--). Their




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New Genetic Model Sheds Light on Breast Cancer

A newly developed model to study breast cancer metastasis offers a deeper understanding of how and why cancer spreads. (!--ref1--) Professor Eran




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Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, visits IWMI Headquarters in Colombo

The Prime Minister was received by IWMI’s Management Team and staff, which was followed by an overview of IWMI’s ongoing work in Sri Lanka in the areas of irrigation and productivity, groundwater management, climate resilience, waste management and wetlands conservation.

The post Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, visits IWMI Headquarters in Colombo first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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MP Shrikant Shinde Pushes for Smart Health Centres, GPS Ambulances

Shrikant Shinde, son of Shiv Sena MP and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, advocated for upgrading primary health centres into smart health centres




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A Recipe for Trouble: School Kids Fall Sick After Eating Mushrooms

Thirteen schoolchildren in a village in West Bengal's Bankura district fell ill after eating medlinkmushrooms/medlink they cooked at an Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) center.




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WHO Partnership to Boost India's Healthcare Innovation

The Indian government has announced a significant step towards establishing the country as a global leader in medlinkhealthcare/medlink innovation.




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A Nationwide Push for Safer, Tobacco-Free Schools

The Education and Health Ministry has urged states to enforce medlinktobacco/medlink-free guidelines in schools to address medlinktobacco use/medlink among youth.




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Six Years of Ayushman Bharat: An Inspirational Success Story

Ayushman Bharat celebrates six years of enhancing healthcare accessibility for millions, unifying state initiatives, and broadening coverage for at-risk




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Sunshine Vitamin Shortage: A Silent Epidemic Among Women

Vitamin D, often referred to as the sunshine vitamin, is crucial for maintaining healthy bones. Experts have highlighted that low levels of medlinkVitamin




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South Korean Workplace Culture Shifts as Fathers Embrace Childcare

South Korean men made up one-third of all medlinkchildcare/medlink leave takers in the first half of this year, marking a historic milestone as their




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Why Tobacco Firms Should Fund UK's Anti-Smoking Fight

Smoking is a life-threatening habit and causes serious health issues. If smoking is not controlled, it is not possible to reduce the gap between rich and poor people who can live healthily.




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Cat's Companionship and Health: The Good, Bad, and the Unexpected

Cats have lived with humans for thousands of years. And long before cat memes and viral TikToks took over the internet, they've been comforting us with









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India's Rural Mental Health Program Shows Promise

Combining digital healthcare with community-based initiatives can substantially decrease medlinkdepression/medlink, medlinkanxiety/medlink, and




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Lasting Friendships are the Key to Adult Wellbeing

Scientists have found that peer acceptance in early teens and close friendships in later teenage years are crucial predictors of reduced social anxiety and higher life satisfaction in young adulthood.




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Save Water Save Money — Farmers In Odisha & Assam Benefit From Micro Irrigation Systems

The 'Resilience' project, implemented by IWMI, aims to enhance the adoption of efficient micro irrigation systems, including sprinklers and drip irrigation, among smallholder farmers in the Indian states of Odisha and Assam.

The post Save Water Save Money — Farmers In Odisha & Assam Benefit From Micro Irrigation Systems first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).





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Cocoa farmers in Ghana show strong interest in solar-based irrigation, but pump costs are often too high

IWMI research shows that cocoa farmers in Ghana are interested in solar-powered irrigation pumps but face financial barriers. Policy changes and education are needed.

The post Cocoa farmers in Ghana show strong interest in solar-based irrigation, but pump costs are often too high first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).






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IWMI and CGIAR’s NEXUS Gains Initiative to build sustainable strategy to address water shortage in Pakistan

IWMI and IFPRI, through the CGIAR's NEXUS Gains Initiative, are undertaking a comprehensive strategy to address low water productivity in Pakistan.

The post IWMI and CGIAR’s NEXUS Gains Initiative to build sustainable strategy to address water shortage in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).



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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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India's Growing Heart Transplant Requirements: Fresh Insights

In India around 50,000 people require medlinkheart transplants/medlink annually, but merely 0.2 percent are fortunate enough to receive suitable donors, say experts.




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Zebrafish Helps Assess Cryoprotectant Agents for Organ Preservation

medlinkZebrafish/medlink exhibits a crucial role in the fields of solid organ preservation and transplantation, especially with respect to experimental transplantation efforts.




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Kids Dash for Organ Donation: Promoting Life and Hope

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Toxoplasma-Positive Kidney Donors No Longer Shunned! Relief for Transplant Patients

The availability of medlinkdonor kidneys/medlink can be enhanced! This is the outcome of a recent investigation conducted by UC Davis Health. Transplant




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Genotype Linked to Short-Lifespan Affects 1 in 25 People

A new study found that 1 in 25 people had a genotype that is associated with a short lifetime. It disclosed that a pathogenic variant in the BRCA2 gene,




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Children Born Via Frozen and Fresh Embryo Transfer Show Similar Metabolic Health

Children born through frozen embryo transfer have metabolic profiles similar to those born through fresh embryo transfer, according to a study published




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ALS Diagnosis Simplified: New Blood Test Shows 98% Accuracy

medlinkAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis/medlink (ALS) is a medlinkneurodegenerative disease/medlink that affects neurons in the brain and spinal cord.




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How Genetic Research is Shaping Future Treatments for Mental Health?

Researchers have united in a consortium called SSPsyGene to investigate the genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders (NPD), including




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Genes Shaping Human Brain Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The human brain's extended development is distinct among mammals and is believed to enhance our advanced learning capabilities. Disruptions in this process




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New Semaglutide Hydrogel Could Cut Diabetes Shots to Monthly

Innovative semaglutide hydrogel may revolutionize diabetes treatment by reducing the need for injections to just once a month, improving patient convenience.




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Health Perks of Shedding Kilos for Diabetes Patients

Losing belly fat may help people with diabetes lower their chances of severe infections, according to new scientific findings.




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Male Infertility: Fresh Insights

A novel genetic mechanism that can cause severe forms of male infertility has been discovered by Newcastle University scientists. This breakthrough




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Truth About Using Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition that affects millions of men throughout the world. It can occur at any age and have an impact on the quality of someone's life.




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Male Contraceptive Pills Show Promise

Male contraceptive drugs DMAU and 11 beta-MNTDC effectively reduce testosterone without causing unacceptable side effects, says a new study. The




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Decoding How Semen Microbiome Shapes Male Fertility

You may be familiar with the gut microbiome's impact on overall health. Surprisingly, a similar principle applies to the semen microbiome, which may significantly




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Amit Shah Admitted to AIIMS Due to Swine Flu Infection

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.




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Actor Abhishek Bachchan Requests All to Stay Calm and Not Panic

Actor Abhishek Bachchan said his father Amitabh Bachchan and he have mild symptoms of COVID-19. He requested all "to stay calm and not panic". "Yesterday,




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Vivek, Tamil Movie Comedian and Padma Shri Recipient Passes Away

Tamil movie comedian and Padma Shri recipient Vivek passed away on Saturday. He was 59. He was admitted to SIMS Hospital on Friday morning after showing




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Singer Lata Mangeshkar Succumbs to Post-COVID Multi-organ Failure

Veteran singer Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar passed away after a prolonged battle with COVID-19 and pneumonia. Earlier, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut




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Shocking News: Russian President May Undergo Cancer Surgery

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