Effects Junk Foods Can Have On Your Body

Understanding the effects of junk food is crucial as these foods are the ones that contain less nutrients and more calories. They are tasty and sweet foods that are most times difficult to resist; they are fascinating and mouthwatering. They are high in sugar, carbohydrates, salt, fat but low in minerals, vitamins and fibre. Examples…

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FULL LIST: NAFDAC Releases Names Of Withdrawn, Suspended, Cancelled Products In Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has released the names of withdrawn, suspended and cancelled products in Nigeria. NAFDAC, in a post via their website on Tuesday, said the products are no longer permitted for manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale and use within Nigeria. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the…

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China To Establish Africa’s First Insulin Production Facility In Nigeria

China has announced plans to build Africa’s first-ever local insulin production facility in Nigeria, a move that could transform healthcare on the continent and improve access to life-saving diabetes medication. The groundbreaking initiative is expected to not only make insulin more affordable and widely available but also position Nigeria as a pharmaceutical hub for West…

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Being Too Thin Can Be Deadlier Than Being Overweight – Experts

Researchers from Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark have discovered that individuals who are underweight face nearly a threefold higher risk of dying compared with those who are overweight or even moderately obese, challenging long-held beliefs about body weight and health. A large Danish study has found that being slightly overweight—or even mildly obese—may not shorten…

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