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Monkeys Harbor Diverse Astroviruses, Including Human Strains
The discovery that monkeys in Bangladesh and Cambodia can harbor viruses normally found in pigs, birds and humans challenges the paradigm that astroviruses are species-specific.
Bangladesh’s Health Successes Shift Chronic Diseases To The Poor
A 24-year study has shown that chronic diseases in Bangladesh have shifted from the rich to the poor.
Oral Cholera Vaccine Shown To Be Safe & Protective
The first real-world trials of the Shanchol vaccine showed a 40 percent reduction in the most severe cases of cholera.
South Asia Running Out Of Groundwater
Per capita water availability in South Asia has been dropping and could deepen the ongoing water crisis.
Maternal Supplementation Prevents Preterm Births
Maternal micronutrient supplementation is able to reduce preterm births and low birth weights, according to a study involving over 44,000 Bangladeshi pregnancies.
China-US Climate Deal May Drive Developing World Action
The China-US deal at the recent APEC meeting could pave the way for a global deal at the UN climate summit in 2015.
Expect Drastic Increase In Dengue Driven By Climate Change
Researchers predict that rising temperatures will have a "devastating" impact on Asia-Pacific countries struggling with dengue.
Vietnam Eyes Water-Saving Tech For Rice Farms
Although alternate wetting and drying technology can reduce water usage and greenhouse gas emissions, getting rice farmers to adopt this practice could be difficult.
Aging Asia Needs Mature Policies
A rapidly aging Asia needs to act quickly to address the social, economic and healthcare needs of its changing demographics.
