AI In-brief 14 Sept 08:36

Drinking water in PET bottles found safe: FDA

The Thai FDA has officially declared that drinking water sold in PET plastic bottles is safe for public consumption, debunking widespread social media rumors about health risks.
Recent random tests on 30 brands of PET bottled water found no traces of harmful chemicals like BPA or phthalates, and claims about bottles left in hot cars causing cancer were dismissed as unfounded.

AI In-brief 30 Oct 12:18

DDC warns of Melioidosis

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) issued a warning about Melioidosis, urging farmers and diabetes patients to avoid direct contact with soil or stagnant water, as the *Burkholderia pseudomallei* bacterium can enter the body through skin wounds.
With 3,102 cases and 136 deaths reported this year (up to October 27), the DDC emphasizes prevention through well-cooked food, boiled water, and good personal hygiene, especially for high-risk groups like those over 60.

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