alcohol
3 Jan
The United States' top government doctor on Friday called for health warnings on alcoholic drinks to highlight that they cause cancer and urged a reassessment of daily consumption limits due to the risks. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that the connection between alcohol and cancer has been known since the 1980s, with mounting evidence reinforcing…
11 Dec
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday seized alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and pet bottles below 200ml in Delta. The Deputy Director and State Coordinator of the agency, Mr Jude Ndekile, said after the operation that the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachet and PET bottles below 200ml…
4 Aug
If you find yourself “losing guard” after just a few drinks, or you know you have a low tolerance for alcohol, there are some foods and drinks you can have beforehand to help lessen the effects. While no food can ever “soak up” alcohol, certain nutrient-filled options can slow its absorption and support your body…
25 Apr 2024
The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is "alarming", according to a report released on Thursday by the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch, which recommended measures to limit access.
8 Mar 2024
Just one in five women in Europe are aware that alcohol is a risk factor for developing breast cancer, a "major" health concern in the region, the World Health Organization warned Friday.
12 Feb 2024
At the inception of the current regime, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu embarked on extensive trips across the world with the sole aim of attracting Foreign Direct Investment into Nigeria.