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WHO Calls for 50% Tax Hike on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol, Tobacco by 2035 0
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- July 4, 2025
Overview The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging countries to raise taxes on harmful products such as sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by at least 50% over the next decade. Launching its strongest push yet through the new “3 by 35” initiative, the WHO argued that higher prices would cut consumption of these products, which
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Total Dissolved Solids: Ensuring Safe and Quality Water 0
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- June 9, 2025
Water quality plays a crucial role in health and everyday life, and one key indicator of that quality is Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). TDS refers to the concentration of dissolved substances in water, including minerals, salts, and metals. While some of these are essential for health, excessive levels can impact taste, safety, and overall usability.
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The Hidden Danger of Counterfeit ORS: A Food Safety Concern 0
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- May 10, 2025
When you or a loved one suffers from dehydration—whether from diarrhoea, heatstroke, or even an intense workout—the first thing you might reach for is Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS). This lifesaving solution, typically in the form of a powder mixed with water, helps to replenish lost fluids and essential electrolytes. It’s a quick fix that can
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Mid-Day Meal Contamination – A Burning Issue 0

Every school day, millions of children across India eat a hot, cooked meal through the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. For many, it’s the most filling and nutritious meal they get all day. This scheme fights hunger, brings children to school, and helps reduce dropouts. But what happens when this meal, meant to nourish, becomes unsafe? Sadly,

Unmasking Dioxins: Hidden Toxins in Food and Their Health Risks 0

Have you ever heard of dioxins? You might not recognise the name, but these chemicals can show up in something as common as your next meal. Dioxins are harmful compounds that can sneak into the food we eat, especially animal-based products like meat, fish, and dairy. They’re not added on purpose—instead, they’re unwanted by-products of

Food Irradiation Explained: Why Irradiated Food Isn’t Radioactive 0

Have you ever noticed a label that says “irradiated” on a pack of spices or dry fruits and wondered what it means? The word might sound technical or even alarming, but there’s no need to worry. It’s not about nuclear energy or anything dangerous. Food producers use a method called food irradiation to make food