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Press Release: Satellite based early-warning system to bolster drought risk reduction

Experts meet in Delhi to discuss how South Asian countries could adopt the new drought monitoring system to better prepare and mitigate drought risks

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News Release: Kenya’s Tana River Basin Could See a More than 40 Percent Increase in Rainfall Due to Climate Change

The good news is tempered with bad, however, as the study indicates that extreme climate events, especially flooding, will also increase.

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Media Release: 18 Natural Infrastructure Innovations Confronting Climate Change from Underground

More than 5 billion people could suffer water shortages by 2050 due to climate change, Pincreased demand and polluted supplies, concluded the UN’s 2018 report on the state of the world’s water.

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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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Data, funds and dialogue key to water, energy, and food security in a changing climate for Pakistan

A holistic approach and reliable database on water resources and their use across Pakistan is the key to achieving food, water, and energy security in the fifth most climate-vulnerable country in the world.

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Farming for the future: How climate-smart agriculture can protect Sri Lanka’s smallholders

More than 1,300 farmers received over 1.6 million LKR as part of insurance payouts for crop damage caused by excess rain or dry spells.

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Agriculture climate science in Zambia gets boost with launch of new World Bank-backed grant

The World Bank and IWMI will rapidly scale climate science to support agri-business in Zambia, tackling the climate challenge head on through the new AICCRA-Zambia Accelerator Grant.

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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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El Niño event declared: Impacts on the Limpopo river basin in Southern Africa expected

IWMI and CIMMYT encourage stakeholders in the Limpopo River Basin to stay informed about the evolving El Niño event and its potential implications.

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FAO and IWMI’s milestone book gives actionable guidelines on water quality for agriculture

Researchers offer technical solutions and best agricultural practices related to water quality, risk assessment and mitigation.

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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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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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Is Raw Garlic a Health Booster or a Digestive Risk?

Highlights: Raw garlic contains antimicrobial properties that may benefit skin health Garlic may cause digestiv




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Heart-Healthy Diwali: Savor the Festivities, Stay Fit

Highlights: Swap sugar and refined flour for healthier alternatives Practice portion control and mindful eating




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Benefits of Ghee for Healthier Diwali Munchies

Highlights: Ghee is a healthier alternative to refined oils, promoting cardiovascular health and enhancing flavor




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Is Anti-Mullerian Hormone Test a Reliable Fertility Prediction Tool?

Internet and social media sites contain misinformation on Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) test. However, a study finds that most medlinkwomen/medlink




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Pregnancy After Tubal Sterilization: Is It Possible?

Tubal sterilization, as known as tubal ligation or female sterilization, is surgical procedure to prevent medlinkpregnancy/medlink. Although the possibility




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Eggonomics: The Hidden Reality of Egg Donors

White women in the United States are paid up to eight times more for their eggs than Black women, according to data obtained by the author of a new book




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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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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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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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Rise of Chain Fertility Clinics: A Positive Shift in IVF Care

In the U.S., the demand for in vitro fertilization (IVF) surged by nearly 140% from 2004 to 2018. This trend indicates a significant business opportunity,




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Oral Herpes Rates are Declining in Kids

Nearly two-thirds of kids and young adults are reaching sexual debut unexposed to herpes, but are at risk of HSV-1 genital acquisition in adulthood, reports a new study.




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Fertility More Likely to Decline in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic

New study outlines the findings on the link between COVID-19 and fertility. The findings of the study are published in the journal iScience/i. Throughout




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Human Sperm Swims in Entirely Different Way Than Earlier Thought, Say Scientists

Scientists were able to scan the sperm swimming freely in 3D using a high-speed camera capable of recording over 55,000 frames in one second, and a microscope stage with a piezoelectric device.




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Flirting: Does It Really Work?

Flirting can lead to a lot of misunderstandings, awkwardness and even sexual harassment allegations. Not everyone knows to figure out what the other person is trying to convey.




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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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Dealing With Secondary Infertility in Males

Secondary infertility arises when a couple has at least one child, but doesn't conceive after at least one year of trying. In many cases, about one-third




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Link Between Herpes Simplex and Neurogenerative Diseases

Optineurin, or OPTN protein when present in the cells it restricts the spread of HSV-1, the herpes simplex virus type 1. The study finds a potential direct




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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.




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How to Predict Future Fertility in Children With Undescended Testis?

The ratio of a few sex hormones in serum can serve as important clues to predict future infertility in cryptorchid boys, revealed a pioneering study by




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Korean Scientists Reveal Links Between Sperm Quality and Mobile Phone Use

Mobile phones have brought the world closer and have made life easy during a very trying time. But those have their disadvantages too. They could have




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Is the Infertility Rate Rising in Delhi?

Delhi is stated as the lowest fertility-rated Indian state, with a Total Fertility Rate of 1.5, which is significantly lower than the national average (2.




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Male Fertility Have Such a Hard Time With Aging - Here's Why

The abnormalities associated with aging sperm cells might be exacerbated by elevated body mass index (BMI), suggests research that appears in the journal iDevelopmental Cell/i.




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Intrigued By Frozen Testicular Tissue's Immortality After Two Decades

Male testis tissue that is cryopreserved can be reimplanted after more than 20 years and will go on to make viable sperm, according to a new study published in the journal iPLOS Biology/i.




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Can Stress Cause Infertility?

Sexual performance and sperm health can be impaired through stress as per a recent study. This can further lead to infertility. The study found that




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Climate Change Threatens to Exacerbate Brain Conditions

New study highlights the potential negative impact of climate change on the health of individuals with brain conditions. Emphasizing urgency, their article




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Air Pollution Linked to Brain Inflammation (and) Dementia Risk

Findings from a recent study indicate that prolonged exposure to air pollution in Denmark correlates with a higher risk of medlinkdementia/medlink.




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Heatwaves in the Dark: Nocturnal Heat's Escalating Threat to Stroke Vulnerability

In a recent study, researchers from Helmholtz Munich and Augsburg University Hospital demonstrated that nocturnal heat significantly raises the risk of stroke.




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Extreme Heat Doubles Hospitalisation Risk for Metabolic Disorder Patients

As climate change continues to drive up summer temperatures, a decade-long study from Spain has uncovered a startling revelation: on the hottest days,




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How Climate Change Will Worsen Ozone Pollution and What It Means for Us?

A recent study suggests that by 2050, climate change is expected to exacerbate ground-level ozone spikes, potentially causing numerous regions in the




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"Painting With Light" Exposes the Visual Impact of Air Pollution

Collaborating researchers and artists have united to "paint with light," rendering invisible air pollution visible. Their efforts underscore the health




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Climate Change Fuels Surge in Multiple Sclerosis Cases

Climate change has the potential to intensify medlinkmultiple sclerosis/medlink (MS) symptoms, reveals review published in iLancet Neurology/i (!--ref1--).




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Poor Air Quality and Lack of Green Spaces Affect Human Health in Compact Cities

A new study compares different types of cities in Europe to determine which cities are more favourable regarding medlinkhuman health/medlink, environmental quality and carbon footprint.




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Climate Change and the Growing Fungal Threat to Health

Researchers have suggested that fungi are adapting to human body temperature and becoming drug-resistant, potentially due to medlinkclimate change/medlink.