Scurvy (vitamin C deficiency) is more common in children and isolated older adults with restrictive eating patterns and unhealthy habits like smoking and substance use disorders.

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

New research published today in The Lancet Global Health reveals that less than half of people over 50 worldwide have received spectacles or contact lenses

A recent judgement by allows an organ failure patient from outside Gujarat to register on the state registry. On Monday, the Gujarat high court issued

bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li Forensic medicine applications vary, from determining the cause of death and interpreting

The medlinkSupreme Court/medlink of India has rejected the apologies given by Patanjali's founders, Baba Ramdev and Balkrishna, for their misleading advertisements.

17th January 2014 – Colombo, Sri Lanka – His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, has officially launched a new, hi-tech information system that promises to enhance water management in the South Asian country. Download the full media release

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World Water Day dialogue stresses need for public and private sectors to work together for water-secure growth.

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The call to action highlighted in Nature this week cites recent scientific breakthroughs on
groundwater’s vital role in supporting rivers globally.

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World’s largest user of groundwater for agriculture looks to solar for a more sustainable future.  

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Actionable information from earth observation data will enable better water management for African governments, communities and companies.

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The five Partner States of the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) have joined forces with IWMI to manage groundwater resources spanning an area larger than Austria and Germany.

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Highlights: Two main types of fasting are Nirjala (strict without water) and Phalahar (just fruits) Avoid grains

Highlights: Prevents urinary tract infections (UTIs) Rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and polyphenols Prom

Highlights: Five minutes of daily exercise can lower blood pressure Replacing sitting with 20-27 minutes of exer

In Ireland, four out of five pregnant women are iron deficient by their third trimester. Researchers found that over 80% of women experience iron deficiency

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.

A call for space-based research addressing some of the most important diseases, such as medlinkcancer/medlink, medlinkcardiovascular disease/medlink,

South Korea, China, and Japan pledged their joint commitment to finalize negotiations for a global treaty on medlinkplastic pollution/medlink (!--ref1--).

Eating medlinkjunk foods/medlink and not doing exercise regularly can increase the risk of developing piles, fistula and fissures in young adults aged between 18 and 25 years, said doctors.

Welcoming a puppy home can trigger 'puppy blues,' akin to baby blues, with many dog owners feeling anxious, weary, or frustrated (!--ref1--). According

It's perfectly natural to feel a bit nervous before heading to the dentist, but a team from the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests avoiding marijuana before dental appointments.

Researchers have created a groundbreaking in vitro model to study the spread of breast cancer to bone. Their research could lead to new tools that predict

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

The strain on healthcare infrastructure in India is immense with just 20 health workers per 10,000 people who are unevenly distributed across regions, said Dr.

Nilam Patel, Additional Director of the Gujarat Health Department, reported that by July 24, 23 confirmed cases of Chandipura virus (!--ref1--) had

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.

The number of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) infections in Japan has surpassed the warning level nationwide for the first time in nearly five years (!--ref1--).

The three major hospitals affiliated with Korea University seemed to operate normally, despite their senior doctors opting for voluntary leave in solidarity with striking junior doctors (!--ref1--).

The innovative WISDOM research project, supported by the European Commission, commenced on June 4th-5th, 2024. Its primary goal is to reduce the effects

Move reiterates commitment to act against one of the most deadly and costly natural disasters in the face of climate change.

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A selection of IWMI's recent contributions to global research.

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New grant will enable expanded scope and collaboration and make actionable water information accessible to governments and other groups.

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Read our roundup of IWMI’s work in April and March 2024.

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

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Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from May and June 2024.

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Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from July and August 2024.

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPCC, convened for a four-day session on Tuesday to begin the next round of what is known as the assessment cycle.

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The MENAdrought project is a partnership between IWMI, Nebraska Drought Mitigation Centre, Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, John Hopkins University, and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, supported by USAID.

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IWMI research will support evidence-based design and the implementation of the Jordanian climate adaptation policy.

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Move reiterates commitment to act against one of the most deadly and costly natural disasters in the face of climate change.

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Mark Smith spoke live on Al Jazeera English about water scarcity, climate change and potential solutions.

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UNDP and IWMI announced a joint initiative to assist smallholder farmers and small- to medium-sized enterprises to adopt circular economy models for the coffee and rice value chains.

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Archisman Mitra, Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee and Garima Taneja discuss community engagement in the ABY groundwater management scheme.

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The Groundwater Management Information System (GMIS) can help in developing water policies and better water management practices.

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Researchers developed a vaccine that utilizes synthetically modified natural peptides to stimulate CD8 T regulatory cells. These cells, which are typically

medlinkOrgan transplantation/medlink represents a significant medical breakthrough, but one of the most significant challenges remains the body's immune system rejecting the transplanted organ.

A recent study has identified new rejection factors in kidney transplantation that could lead to more accurate patient risk assessment after surgery (!--ref1--).

Kidney transplant rejection is one of the major issues that hinders graft survival in the recipient. This is due to the microvascular inflammation in the small blood vessels (!--ref1--).

An international collaboration aims to enhance global health by investigating the impact of genomic and environmental diversity on variations in disease risk observed worldwide (!--ref1--).