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Grubs and other insects could offer a healthier and more sustainable food choice in the future.
Epic Encounters : Trailblazing Cambodian Theatre
Internationally-touring theatre company Epic Encounters showcases the many talents of performers with disabilities
Text Jennie Pearson
Photos Charlotte Hodges/Photographers Without Borders
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Asia’s Age-Old Beauty Trends
Across Asia, women throughout the ages have decorated their faces in pursuit of specific beauty ideals
Ancient Remedies: East vs West
Leeches, lobotomies and magic mercury potions: the earliest medicines from both ends of the globe
Asia’s Superfoods: Infographic
Some of Asia’s traditional dishes and ingredients have become revered as “superfoods” with their amazing health benefits.
No Smoke Zone
The number of smokers is at 5-year low in the Philippines due to better tobacco controls by the government.
The Last Frontier
Nepalese migrant workers are most at risk of contracting HIV. Without proper screening and information, this poses
a worrying threat for the rest of the population.
An Invisible Disease
Malaria is pervasive in Asia-Pacific, yet its invisibility means that people are not aware of the scale of the problem.
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