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In Cambodia, 'Lucky' Iron Fish For The Cooking Pot Could Fight Anemia

Lucky Iron Fish for sale in Phnom Penh. Michael Sullivan for NPR hide caption

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In Cambodia, 'Lucky' Iron Fish For The Cooking Pot Could Fight Anemia

Iron deficiency, which can lead to anemia, is a huge problem in Cambodia. A social enterprise wants to prove that adding a little iron fish to a pot on the stove will make a dent in the problem.

In Cambodia, 'Lucky' Iron Fish For The Cooking Pot Could Fight Anemia

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Another Study Of Preemies Blasted Over Ethical Concerns

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Another Study Of Preemies Blasted Over Ethical Concerns

The study randomly assigns preemies to one group that will get blood transfusions when their anemia is relatively mild or another that won't get them until the anemia is severe. Researchers want to see which approach is better at reducing deaths and brain damage. Critics say the doctors haven't leveled with parents about the risks.

Bush Meat: When Conservation And Child Nutrition Collide

A man prepares an aye-aye, a rare type of lemur found only on the island of Madagascar, for dinner. These primates are an important source of iron and protein despite being critically endangered. Christopher Golden hide caption

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Bush Meat: When Conservation And Child Nutrition Collide

Bush meat has been a critical part of the Malagasy diet, warding off anemia and malnutrition. The challenge: Balancing the needs of local people in cases where tasty wildlife is also critically endangered.