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WHO calls for fiscal measures against cheap sugary, alcoholic drinks
Frank Okon The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments to significantly raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, warning that these beverages are too cheap and widely available in most parts of the world. In a statement issued on…
China’s investors to build Africa’s insulin production hub in Nigeria
China’s government says it is solidifying deals with Nigeria to build Africa’s first insulin production plant to curb the surge of diabetes across the continent and also position Nigeria as a hub for African medical biotechnology. National Biotechnology Research and…
Researchers crack how Ozempic, others regulate carb intake
Sopuruchi Onwuka A new study published in Nature Microbiology reveals how medications like Ozempic unlock our body’s own regulatory mechanisms to naturally regulate hunger, reduce food intake and slow down digestion to deliver results on diabetes and weight control. Ozempic…
