FDA investigating hepatitis cases linked to alkaline water
As World Water Day is marked across the globe, the FDA has revealed it is investigating a possible outbreak of non-viral hepatitis which could be linked to alkaline water in the US.
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As World Water Day is marked across the globe, the FDA has revealed it is investigating a possible outbreak of non-viral hepatitis which could be linked to alkaline water in the US.
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