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Buldhana District Faces Severe Hair Loss Outbreak Linked to Toxic Wheat 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 8, 2025
Report Residents of Maharashtra’s Buldhana district have been struck by a sudden and severe hair loss outbreak, leaving health authorities and experts searching for answers. A recent investigation by Padma Shri Dr Himmatrao Bawaskar suggests toxic wheat contaminated with high levels of selenium as the potential cause. His month-long study revealed that wheat distributed through
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AIIMS Doctors Warn of Rising Obesity and Unhealthy Diet Trends 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 11, 2025
Overview Obesity, a chronic and complex disease, is a major contributor to various non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cancer. Recently, a team of doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) addressed the media to discuss the implications of obesity and poor dietary habits and stressed the importance of a balanced diet. Low Intake
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Nutritional Assessment of Packaged Foods in India: A Call for Healthier Options 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 21, 2024
Overview A recent study funded by the Government of India revealed that most food products sold in the country are classified as “healthy” or “moderately healthy.” However, the study also highlighted a concerning scarcity of low glycemic index (GI) foods, which are crucial for individuals with diabetes. Published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE, the
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India Strengthens Antibiotic Regulations to Combat Superbugs 0

November 4, 2024

New Regulations Implemented India’s food safety regulator has tightened rules on antibiotic residue in meat, milk, poultry, eggs, and aquaculture by reducing acceptable levels and adding more drugs to the monitoring list. This action targets the growing problem of ‘superbugs’—microorganisms like bacteria and fungi that have become resistant to antibiotics due to improper use. The

How Front-of-Pack Labels Influence Healthier Consumer Choices 0

Report Pre-packed food will now feature pictorial front labels to empower individuals to make healthier eating choices. The ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) and NIN (National Institute of Nutrition) conducted a study on consumer perceptions of labels. They submitted their findings to the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India). Highlights The study

FSSAI Lifts Warning Label from Iron-Fortified Rice After ICMR Study Finds It Safe 0

Report India’s food regulatory authority removed the warning label from iron-fortified rice after the country’s top research agency and scientific evidence confirmed the rice is safe for people with thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia, the Centre announced on Thursday. A committee from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), appointed by the Union Ministry for