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    • Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)

      Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)0

      Author: Dr. Marita Thomas Since 2020, media headlines in India have featured various health crises, including COVID-19, Dengue fever, the Nipah virus, and the Chandipura virus, to name a few. The latest to make headlines is Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). In Pune, as of January 2025, over 100 people have been diagnosed, with one death reported.

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    • Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Wake-Up Call for Food and Water Safety

      Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Wake-Up Call for Food and Water Safety0

      Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a severe condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nervous system, leading to muscle weakness, tingling sensations, and potential paralysis. Although GBS often follows viral or bacterial infections, recent studies increasingly connect it to contaminated food and water. In Pune, health officials have identified over 100 suspected cases linked

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    • Bombay High Court Orders Govt. Response on Cancer Warnings for Alcohol

      Bombay High Court Orders Govt. Response on Cancer Warnings for Alcohol0

      Report On Thursday, the Bombay High Court directed the central and Maharashtra state governments, along with the FSSAI, to respond to a PIL calling for cancer warning labels on alcohol bottles. The PIL was filed by 24-year-old Yash Chilwar from Pune. He argued that the lack of cancer warnings increased health risks. Chilwar, represented by

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    • FDA Recalls Lay’s Chips for Undeclared Milk Allergen

      FDA Recalls Lay’s Chips for Undeclared Milk Allergen0

      Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled 6,344 bags of Lay’s potato chips due to an undeclared allergen. This recall follows an earlier action in December when Lay’s voluntarily recalled 13-ounce bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips in Washington and Oregon. The recall was prompted after a consumer complaint revealed that the

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    • Authorities Uncover Fake Ghee Operation in Agra, Seize 25,500 kg

      Authorities Uncover Fake Ghee Operation in Agra, Seize 25,500 kg0

      Report In early January, authorities in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, uncovered a facility that produced fake ghee. Located in the Tajganj area along Shamsabad Road, the factory mixed harmful substances like urea, palm oil, and synthetic flavours to imitate well-known dairy brands. Officials confiscated 25,500 kilograms of fake ghee and raw materials used in its production,

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    • Thrissur Customer Calls for Food Portion Regulation After Dosa Dispute

      Thrissur Customer Calls for Food Portion Regulation After Dosa Dispute0

      Report A customer in Thrissur district in Kerala raised concerns about the lack of oversight in the food sector after receiving unsatisfactory portions at a local hotel. He filed complaints with both the Legal Metrology and Food Safety Departments but was informed that no legal action could be taken regarding the small portion sizes and

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