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Alcohol Linked To Higher Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer – WHO Study

Kingsley Chukwu2 weeks ago04 mins

Alcoholic drinks, especially beer and spirits, may raise the risk of pancreatic cancer, a new UN study has found. The research, led by the World Health Organization’s Centre for Cancer Research, pooled data from nearly 2.5 million people across Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. It revealed a “modest but significant” association between alcohol consumption…

NAFDAC Clarifies Sachet Alcohol Ban Timeline

Kingsley Chukwu3 weeks ago02 mins

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified its stance regarding the nationwide ban on sachet alcohol. Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, Director of the FCT Directorate of the agency, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that the temporary lifting of the ban was only valid until…