Researchers from the Clinic for Aging Research and Education (CARE) in California have found that moderate consumption of alcohol or coffee has the potential to help humans live longer. This information was gathered from respondents in the 90+ Study. The study, which started in 1981, aims to uncover the secrets behind longevity, the decline in […]
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Smoking and excessive intake of alcohol can increase the risk of developing colon cancer, Ehiatamah Ehinomem, an oncologist with National Hospital, Abuja, has warned. Ehinomem gave the advice in an interview with the NAN on Sunday in Abuja. He said genetic mutation, exposure to radiation emitting from phones, computers, microwaves, electrical gadgets, viral and bacterial […]
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Researchers say heavy drinking or long-term abstinence could both contribute to increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers from French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) and UCL investigated the association between midlife alcohol consumption and risk of dementia into early old age. Their findings are based on 9,087 British civil servants aged between […]
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Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment, says the federal government will review the newly introduced 500 percent excise duty on alcoholic beverages. Samuel Olowokere, director of press, ministry of labour and employment, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. The minister was quoted to have made the comment when members of […]
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The Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria (DIBAN) says it rejects the new ”astronomical increase” in excise duty being imposed on domestic wines and spirits. The Chairman of DIBAN, Chief Patrick Anegbe told newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos, that the hike was a threat to the N420 billion investment of the industry. Anegbe said that […]
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Fellow Nigerians, recently approved excise duty for alcoholic beverages and tobacco will take effect on Monday, June 4, 2018. Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the amendment to the excise duty rates in March. The amendment came after Kemi Adeosun, minister of finance, wrote to the president seeking approval for the excise reviews that […]
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As essential as food is to the human system for nutrients and growth, some actually do more harm than good. Aside weight management issues, many foods have been scientifically proven to cause cancer. So, the next time you have a craving be wary of the kind of food you consume. Below are cancer-causing foods you […]
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Consumers of alcohol and cigarette are hereby notified that prices of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products will increase following the approval of an amendment to the excise duty rates by President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement issued by the ministry of finance on Sunday, the review will take effect from June 4, 2018. In […]
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Coca-Cola company, a beverage company, has revealed planns to produce an alcoholic drink for the first time in the 125 years of its existence. In September, the West African arm of the company had announced plans of spending $600 million on expanding its production lines. Peter Njonjo, president of the West Africa operation at Coca-Cola, […]
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Think twice about that frothy, bubbly alcohol you consume as scientists have issued a new warning about its health effects by unravelling the linkage between it and cancer. Alcohol damages the DNA of stem cells responsible for producing new blood, according to a mouse study which may explain the link between drinking and cancer, scientists […]
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