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Press Release: Mobile phone app launched to strengthen new insurance scheme for India’s farmers

International Water Management Institute (IWMI) launched a mobile app, called AgRISE, in support of a new national agricultural insurance scheme.

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Press Release: Water rights for millions of African farmers threatened by law rooted in colonial times, study finds 

Researchers at Africa Water Week call for efforts to “decolonize” and improve water permit systems, so more farmers are encouraged to invest in much-needed irrigation.

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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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IWMI announces the appointment of five new members to its Board of Governors and Program Committee

Their expertise will be invaluable as the Institute works towards water systems transformation in the critical years ahead. 

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IWMI Board and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka discuss opportunities for research support

The IWMI delegation conveyed their appreciation of the support provided to the institute by the Government of Sri Lanka in hosting IWMI as the only international organization headquartered in the country.

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IWMI announces development of a new, Google-supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa

A new grant from Google’s philanthropic arm will help researchers develop a tool to bolster water security and climate resilience in the Middle East and North Africa.

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IWMI’s new Board Chair and Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister reiterate commitment to sustainable water management

Climate change and water resilience a joint priority, as international research organization prepares to launch new strategy and mark 40-year anniversary.

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How Early Screen Time Use Can Lead to Increased Anger in Young Children

Highlights: Tablet device use at age 3.5 is linked to increased anger by age 4.5 Early tablet device use disrup




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Marriage Linked to Better Aging in Men

Highlights: Married men are twice as likely to age optimally Unmarried women age better than those widowed or di




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Are You Addicted to Work? How to Spot and Overcome Workaholism

Highlights: Many people are struggling with workaholism, unable to disconnect from work Constantly checking emai




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How Household Planning Weighs on Mothers' Mental Health

When you think about medlinkhousework/medlink, you likely imagine actions like scrubbing dishes, running errands, or chopping vegetables for dinner.




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Ovarian Aging and Its Impact on Women's Health and Longevity

As women age, their ovarian function declines, leading to reduced fertility and eventually medlinkmenopause/medlink. This transition significantly




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Mental Health Parity and New Moms: Understanding the Effects

New research shows improved access to psychotherapy for pregnant and postpartum women struggling with depression and anxiety. Additionally, these women are now paying less out-of-pocket for treatment.




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Women are More Vulnerable to Tech-Driven Stress

medlinkWomen/medlink face a higher risk of digital overload than men when managing work and family through technology, according to Lancaster University




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New Approaches in Endometriosis Diagnosis: What's Next?

Early diagnosis of endometriosis can use symptom-based criteria to determine who should undergo testing and then set optimal cut-points to maximize sensitivity and specificity.




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Smoking While Pregnant: A Detrimental Impact on Child's Education

medlinkSmoking/medlink damages nearly every part of your body, and if you smoke during pregnancy, the harmful chemicals in medlinktobacco/medlink can also affect your unborn baby.




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Got Acne? Blame Your Period Delay Pills

Planning for a vacation? Got wedding? Got a puja to attend that you absolutely cannot miss? A woman's period will always arrive just in time to shatter important plans.




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Hormone Therapy Slows Aging in Postmenopausal Women

medlinkHormone therapy/medlink (HT) may slow medlinkbiological aging/medlink in postmenopausal women, particularly those with lower socioeconomic




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New Approach to Abortion Care: Administration of Misoprostol at Home

Women take two types of pills for abortion during their pregnancy: medlinkmisoprostol/medlink, which causes the womb to contract, and medlinkmifepristone/medlink,




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False Positives Keep Women Away from Mammograms

While mammograms for early detection of medlinkbreast cancer/medlink save lives, false positives can cause medlinkanxiety/medlink and financial strain.




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Endometriosis: A Hidden Heart Attack Risk for Women

Endometriosis (a chronic gynecological disease) increases women's risk of heart attack and medlinkstroke/medlink, warns a new study. h2Endometriosis:




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Nighttime Hot Flashes: A Hidden Heart Disease Risk

Nocturnal heat flashes, no matter when they occur, are unpleasant. According to a recent study, there is a higher possibility of hot flashes during the




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Surprising Nonhormonal Cure for Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women

Hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms are becoming more and more treatable with nonhormone alternatives, especially for women whose health prevents them from taking hormones.




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Menopause Magic: Hormone Therapy Fights Insulin Resistance

medlinkHormone therapy/medlink was found to be beneficial in reducing insulin resistance in postmenopausal women, revealed study (!--ref1--). h2What




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New Method to Extend Ovarian Healthspan, Delaying Menopause

Imagine your ovaries as a factory producing essential hormones. As you age, this factory's productivity declines, eventually leading to medlinkmenopause/medlink.




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Prostaglandin Receptors: New Hope for Women with Infertility

medlinkProstaglandin/medlink receptors are responsible for successful embryo implantation, and new research from Kumamoto University has revealed




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How Gender Disparities Impact Multiple Sclerosis Treatment for Women?

A groundbreaking study has unveiled a critical issue of therapeutic inertia in treating women with medlinkmultiple sclerosis/medlink (MS), underscoring




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Childhood Cold Linked to Menopausal Hot Flashes

New research suggests childhood exposure to cold might be linked to a higher risk of menopausal hot flashes. This is due to increased activity in brown




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New Antibody Treatment for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Recurrent pregnancy loss occurs in women who have lost two or more pregnancies for unknown reasons. Dr. Kenji Tanimura and his team at Kobe University




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Encouraging News for Women Suffering Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

A study has revealed that approximately 20% of women facing medlinkrecurrent pregnancy/medlink loss test positive for an antibody that attacks their own body.




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Period Poverty Affects One-Third of Teens in Emergency Rooms

One in three teens visiting a pediatric emergency room struggles to access menstrual products due to their inability to afford them. The research




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Iron Deficiency Crisis: Majority of Irish Pregnant Women at Risk

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




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UNFPA Calls for Women's Health and Rights Integration in the Workplace

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) (!--ref1--) made a compelling case for the integration of women's health and rights into the workplace. The




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New Stool Test Helps Diagnose Endometriosis

A groundbreaking study could revolutionize the treatment and diagnosis of endometriosis. The team's findings suggest the possibility of a non-invasive




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Obesity: A Significant Risk Factor for Postmenopausal Breast Cancer

About 40% of postmenopausal hormone-positive breast cancer cases may be linked to excess body fat, according to Spanish research published online in the




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Three-Decade Rise in Women's Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases among women have nearly tripled globally in the past three decades, marking a significant rise in this health concern




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Late Menopause: A Hidden Trigger for Asthma Risk

Women who experience menopause later in life face a higher risk of developing asthma, reports a new study. Many studies suggest that entering menopause




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The Weight Loss Boost Women Get from High-Intensity Workouts

Looking to get in shape and need an exercise routine? Ladies, high-intensity workouts could be the perfect fit (!--ref1--). The study, published




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Pregnancy Can Trigger Psoriasis in Many Women

Hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy can trigger psoriasis in approximately 10-20% of women, stated health experts (!--ref1--). Psoriasis is




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Human Eggs Prefer Some Men's Sperm Over Others: Study

Eggs use chemical signals to choose sperm, revealed new research from Stockholm University and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Different women's




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Erectile Dysfunction Among Indian Men

India is the impotence capital of the world. In India the conversations about Erectile dysfunction (ED) are often a taboo and left unspoken. However,




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Why Have Sexual Worries in Men Changed Over the Past Decade?

Over the past decade, men have become more open with their sexual concerns and have accepted that most sexual problems are treatable. Fewer men complain




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Low Sexual Desire Noticed by Men Up 32% in a Decade

Men are 32 per cent more likely to report low sexual desire than a decade ago, suggests new research that detected that change. The research showed




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Importance of Sex to Women in Their Midlife

Significant percentage of women rate sex important throughout midlife, according to a new study. The study also found the factors that affect which women continue to value sex most.




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Young Adults Become Quite Rational While Making Sexual Choices: Study

Young adults considered both the risks and benefits of their sexual behavior in a highly consistent and thoughtful manner, stated a new study published in the journal i Psychological Science.




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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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Sexual Attraction Differs for Men and Women

Men and women have similar sexual attraction preferences, but the degree of preference for certain traits vary across different ages, reveals a new study.




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New Women Contraceptive Product Developed

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Link Between Genital Intercourse and Brain Function in Women

Increased frequency of genital intercourse/sex may be linked with better development of brains in women as per a study published in the i Journal of Neuroscience.