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Chicken as Bad as Red Meats for Cholesterol

Red and white meat such as poultry were found to be equally bad for blood cholesterol, said study published today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.




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Cholesterol Metabolism May Lead To Dementia

Disturbances in the cholesterol metabolism, that is, its conversion into bile acids (called cholesterol catabolism) may play a role in the development




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High and Low HDL Cholesterol Levels Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

Among older adults, both elevated and reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often referred to as "good" medlinkcholesterol/medlink,




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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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Vortioxetine: Antidepressant Shows Promise in Brain Tumor Treatment

Researchers have identified an medlinkantidepressant/medlink called vortioxetine as a potential treatment for glioblastomas, at least in laboratory settings.




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Circadian Disruption and Gut Microbiome Fuel Colorectal Cancer

Disruptions to the body's internal clock can speed up the development of colorectal cancer. By influencing the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier,




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New Treatment for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Subtype

Researchers have decoded how mutations in the CDK12 gene ignite prostate cancer and revealed a breakthrough treatment-a powerful degrader that targets




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Treatment of Breast Cancer Linked to Accelerated Biological Aging

A recent study has found that prevalent treatments for medlinkbreast cancer/medlink, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgical interventions,




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Nanoparticle Treatment: A Breakthrough Hope for Prostate Cancer Care

A groundbreaking study has revealed a promising new approach to prostate cancer treatment. The nanoparticle-based therapy, guided by laser technology,




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Bone Metastasis: Unraveling the Breast Cancer Journey

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




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Doctors Urge Women to Look Beyond Lumps for Breast Cancer Signs

Breast cancer can sometimes be asymptomatic, even when a lump is not present. Regular self-exams and screenings are crucial for early detection and improved outcomes.




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Precision Oncology: Role of MeCo Score in Personalized Breast Cancer Therapy

Tissue stiffness in HER2-negative breast cancer, the most common type, can directly contribute to disease progression and metastasis, which can have serious consequences on patients.




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Win Against Prostate Cancer With Vitamin K Supplement

The Pro-oxidant supplement menadione, a precursor to vitamin K, commonly found in leafy greens turns out to be a powerful weapon in the fight against prostate cancer.




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Breaking the Silence: How Stigma Delays Men's Breast Cancer Diagnosis

While often perceived as a women's disease, breast cancer affects men as well. Stigma, however, can delay diagnosis and treatment, potentially worsening outcomes.




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Fighting Glioblastoma: New Target Offers Hope for Brain Cancer Treatment

Newly discovered targets may hold the key to effectively treating glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer. These targets were identified by screening




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How Oxygen Deprivation Drives Cancer Metastasis

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have identified 16 genes that enable breast cancer cells to survive in the bloodstream after escaping the low-oxygen areas of a tumor.




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Ferroptosis: A New Hope in Digestive Cancer Treatment

Digestive tract cancer is one of the life-threatening tumor conditions among all cancers. Using endoscopic diagnostic methods, the tumor can be detected and treated at earlier stages (!--ref1--).




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Is Prostate Cancer Treatment Worth the Risk?

The long-term risks of prostate cancer treatment, including adverse effects and complications, can persist for years. A recent study published in iJAMA




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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.

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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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"Nighttime Heat" Turning Up the Heat on Sleep and Health

With Mumbai experiencing the most significant increases in nighttime temperatures, India continues to endure a severe medlinkheatwave/medlink. A new




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Pre-Budget 2024: Mapping Growth for India's Medical Device Sector

The medical devices industry in India is experiencing remarkable growth, with 2023 revenues reaching approximately (and) #8377;1,04,760 crores (US (Dollor) 12.8 billion).




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Haryana Doctors Strike: Government Hospitals to Halt Services

The Haryana Civil Medical Services (HCMS) Association (!--ref1--) announced a shutdown of health services in government hospitals to protest the unfulfilled




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E-Cigarettes: A Ticking Time Bomb for India's Youth

A growing chorus of concern is rising over the alarming surge in e-cigarette and vape use among India's youth. Experts warn that these products, often




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Can India Become Amputation-Free? Focus on Vascular Health

Raising awareness and promoting preventive measures can significantly reduce the number of amputations and improve the medlinkquality of life/medlink for many individuals.




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India's Online National Medical Register for Enhanced Healthcare

To enhance the medlinkdigital healthcare ecosystem/medlink, the government launched the National Medical Register (NMR) (!--ref1--) portal, providing




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Inclusion of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in National NCD Programme

The iPeople to People Health Foundation (PPHF)/i, in collaboration with iDEESHA (Diabetes [Type 1] Education (and) Empowerment Strategic Health Alliance)/i,




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India Reports Suspected Mpox Case: Health Ministry Assures No Immediate Threat

On Sunday, the Indian government announced that they found suspected monkeypox, or Mpox, in a young male patient who has been isolated in a designated hospital and is the subject of an inquiry.




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India Improves Clinical Research With ICMR's New Agreement

In a landmark development for India's clinical research landscape, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced the formalization of Memorandum




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Mpox Alert in Kerala: Man Under Medical Surveillance

A recent UAE traveler, a 38-year-old man, is being monitored for possible medlinkmonkeypox/medlink (Mpox) infection (!--ref1--). The man from Edavana near here arrived from UAE last week.




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How African Americans Develop Emotional Resilience Against Discrimination

African Americans experience racial discrimination at different stages of their lives and they have to learn to cope with the psychological strain (!--ref1--).




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Korea University Hospitals Support Junior Doctor Strikes, Scale Back Treatments

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--).




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Donation from WHO to Malawi: Medical Supplies Worth (Dollor) 9 Million

The government of Malawi has received a donation of various medical supplies, including drugs, valued at (Dollor) 9 million, from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to aid the country's public hospitals.




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UK TV Doctors Deepfaked to Sell Scam Products on Social Media

A recent investigation by The BMJ revealed that scammers are increasingly using deepfakes to impersonate well-known UK television doctors in order to promote bogus health products on social media.




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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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After Years of Sleeplessness, 25-Year-Old Gains Strength from Social Media

A 25-year-old, diagnosed with a rare medlinkneurological disorder/medlink that prevents them from truly experiencing sleep, shared their story on medlinksocial media/medlink.




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New Index for Ulcerative Colitis Management

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel illness that affects the lining of the large intestine, causing irritation, inflammation, and medlinkulcers/medlink.




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WHO Declares Global Mpox Health Emergency

The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency as medlinkmpox/medlink rapidly spreads across Africa, with Congo reporting over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths.




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2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to US Scientists for MicroRNA Breakthrough

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (!--ref1--) was jointly awarded to American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun by the Nobel Assembly at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet.




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Social Media's Role in ADHD Awareness for Adults

About 25% of adults think that they have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) without diagnoses. It is a developmental disorder that affects




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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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Development of a composite drought indicator for operational drought monitoring in the MENA region

The composite drought indicator (CDI) supports operational drought management decision making in Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia.

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Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions

Smallholder farmers are embracing climate-adaptive agriculture, innovations and partnerships.

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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.

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IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka

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

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A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs

AGRIS is a comprehensive bibliographic database focused on agriculture and nutrition, while AGROVOC is a multilingual thesaurus covering a wide range of agricultural terms.

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