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Suspected tuberculosis outbreak at Ecuador prison kills 10 inmates

Nov 20, 2025

Quito [Ecuador], November 20: Ecuador's prison authority said on Wednesday that 10 inmates at the Litoral prison in the capital Guayaquil were found dead between Monday and Tuesday, possibly from tuberculosis.
"Apparently the cause of death is tuberculosis. We are waiting for forensic results for an official determination," the agency said.
Source: Fijian Broadcasting Cooperation

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141% Rise in 'Protein for Kids' Searches Signals India's Biggest Parenting Nutrition Shift, Reveals Gritzo Protein Trend Report 2026

New Delhi [India], July 27: Protein is no longer confined to gyms, athletes or sports nutrition. It has quietly entered Indian kitchens, lunchboxes and parenting conversations, emerging as one of the biggest nutrition priorities for families. According to the Gritzo Protein Trend Report 2026, Indian parents are increasingly placing protein at the centre of their children's nutrition decisions. The report, released by science-backed kids' nutrition brand, reveals a growing shift towards what it calls "Protein-First Parenting"- a new approach where parents actively evaluate, monitor and prioritise protein intake for their children.

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