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High Cholesterol Prevalence Among American Indian Youth

Over 70% of American Indian young adults (20-39 years old) and 50% of American Indian teenagers exhibit cholesterol levels or elevated blood fat, posing




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Hidden Dangers: 200 Chemicals in Food Packaging Linked to Breast Cancer

A team of researchers has uncovered nearly 200 potential breast carcinogens in food packaging materials such as plastics, paper, and cardboard, emphasizing




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Low-Level Radon Exposure Linked to Childhood Leukemia

An association between medlinkchildhood leukemia/medlink cases and the levels of decaying radon gas present across various U.S. states has been identified.




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Chronic Stress: A Hidden Risk Factor for Colorectal Cancer

While stress is known to significantly contribute to the onset of various health issues, a new study on Sunday showed how stress can worsen colorectal cancer (CRC) (!--ref1--).




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New Low-cost Biochip Device can Detect Cancer in an Hour

A groundbreaking portable device developed by a team of researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso can quickly and affordably detect colorectal




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Better Care for Babies With Gastroschisis

Gastroschisis is a birth defect with a hole in the abdominal wall near the belly button. This results in the baby's intestines and other organs like the stomach and liver to develop outside the body.




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Chronic Kidney Disease Affects 4.9 Percent of Children and Adolescents in India

Almost 4.9 percent of Indian medlinkchildren/medlink and adolescents suffer from impaired kidney function, reports a first nationwide survey. h2What




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South Asia's Annual Toll: 6,500 Adolescent Girls Lost To Childbirth

UN agencies reported that almost 6,500 adolescent girls die in childbirth annually in South Asia, urging prioritization of girls' and adolescents' health in the region (!--ref1--).




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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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Union Defends the "Zero Dose Children" Recent Criticism

The Union Health Ministry addressed recent media reports claiming that India has a high number of "zero dose children"-children who have not received any vaccines-based on a UNICEF report.




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Experts Advocate for Higher Digital Healthcare Allocation in Budget 2024

As the Union Budget 2024 approaches, healthcare experts are emphasizing the critical need for higher GDP allocation to healthcare and advancements in digital health infrastructure.




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Delhi Faces Alarming Increase in Hepatitis A Cases

Delhi has experienced a substantial increase in medlinkHepatitis A/medlink cases over the past two months, according to doctors. Hepatitis (!--ref1--)




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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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Dengue, Chikungunya, and Swine Flu Cases Surge in Delhi

Delhi doctors have observed a sharp increase in medlinkdengue/medlink cases (!--ref1--), as well as medlinkswine flu/medlink and chikungunya infections.




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Japan on Alert as Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Hits Warning Level

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--).




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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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Innovative Technologies Developed at IIT Delhi Transferred to Industry

Two innovative healthcare technologies, created by researchers at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), have been handed over to the private sector,




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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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Leptospirosis Surge in Philippines Passes 2,000

The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) announced that medlinkleptospirosis/medlink (!--ref1--) cases have continued to increase following the




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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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How Social Media Likes and Comments Fuel Muscle Dysmorphia in Young Men

A recent Australian study suggests that social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are contributing to unrealistic and unhealthy obsessions with




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The hidden crisis of disaster displacement and host community struggles in rural areas of Pakistan

While disaster-induced migration tends to be short-term, slow-onset climate-induced migration may be more permanent and on a larger scale.

The post The hidden crisis of disaster displacement and host community struggles in rural areas of Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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IWMI is advancing use of high-res climate modeling for Middle East and North Africa’s small basins

In a region battling worsening climate challenges, this groundbreaking, yet easily replicable climate forecasting model will transform local decision-making processes.

The post IWMI is advancing use of high-res climate modeling for Middle East and North Africa’s small basins first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).







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Unnoticed Mental Health Problems: The Main Reason Behind Youth Suicide

medlinkMental health/medlink problems often go unnoticed in youth who commit suicide, reports a new study. Three out of five youth who died by suicide in the U.




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Autistic Parents Face Higher Risk of Postpartum Anxiety

Alarmingly high medlinkmaternal mortality rate/medlink in the United States compared to other wealthy nations. The research, conducted by Drexel University,




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Machine Learning Model Revolutionizes Early Autism Detection

AutMedAI, a new medlinkmachine learning/medlink (ML) model, enhances early detection of medlinkAutism Spectrum Disorder/medlink (ASD) with minimal medical and background data.




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For Better Mental Health: Be Your Child's Playmate

Good news to parents and grandparents! Playing with your child can boost your medlinkmental health/medlink and overall wellbeing. Watching your




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Auditory Hallucinations in Schizophrenia Patients

medlinkAuditory hallucination/medlink is a type of illusion, where people hear sounds that aren't there. This may be caused by issues in how the medlinkbrain/medlink processes sound.




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The Hidden Layers of Emotion Recognition

Emotion recognition is not solely based on facial expressions but involves a complex process where physical traits, cultural context, and background information




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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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Feeling Isolated? Loneliness and Dementia are Closer Than You Think

Feeling alone? Watch out, loneliness increases your risk of dementia, warns a new study. A new study from Florida State University College of Medicine




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Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi: How is climate change affecting the future of the world?

Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi, IWMI Research Group Leader - Sustainable and Resilient Food Production Systems, discusses the impact of climate change on the world's future, highlighting its effects and implications.

The post Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi: How is climate change affecting the future of the world? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Panel at ‘World Water Week’ highlights water security in Tibet and Himalayas

The World Water Week panel, co-hosted by IWMI and the US State Department, discussed Tibet's vital role in Himalayan water systems, highlighting China's environmental impact.

The post Panel at ‘World Water Week’ highlights water security in Tibet and Himalayas 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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This new AI-powered platform will help harness water reuse in the MENA region

Powered by AI and earth observation data, the collaboration between IWMI and Google.org will use remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas, and the atmosphere.

The post This new AI-powered platform will help harness water reuse in the MENA region first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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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.

The post Speakers highlight critical challenges confronting Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).



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Higher Mortality Rates in Heart Transplant Patients from Low-Income Groups

Compared to those from non-distressed communities, patients from socioeconomically disadvantaged communities had a 10% higher relative risk of graft failure




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Liver Transplantation Made Easy With Perfusion Machine

A hypothermic oxygenated perfusion machine can preserve donor livers safely for a longer time without compromising donor liver quality. This enabled to




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Advancing Ethical Practices in Human Organ Transplantation

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