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Prostate Drugs Increase Risk Of Diabetes

NEWS A study involving 55,000 men has found that certain drugs prescribed to treat an enlarged prostate gland increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. COMMENT […]

Top Shareholder Won’t Back Bayer Management In Key Vote

NEWS Bayer’s largest shareholder, fund manager BlackRock, will not support the German company’s management in a key vote at its annual general meeting, two people familiar […]

France To Ban Food Additive E171 From Next Year

NEWS France will ban the use of E171, a widely used food additive, from 2020, after studies pointed to potential health risks for consumers. COMMENT Commonly […]

Antibiotic Use Linked To Greater Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke In Women

NEWS Women who take antibiotics over a long period of time are at increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to research carried out in […]

Bayer’s Takeover Of Monsanto Results In Shareholder Revolt

NEWS A shareholder rebellion at Bayer AG is poised to worsen after the company’s supervisory board ignored an unprecedented vote of no-confidence against the leadership of Chief Executive […]

Bayer’s Credit Rating Under Scrutiny Following Disastrous Takeover Of Monsanto

NEWS Bayer’s credit rating is coming under scrutiny following its disastrous takeover of Monsanto. Ratings agency Moody’s is warning that cancer lawsuit legal settlements related to […]

Omega-3 And Air Pollution: Supplementation May Help Protect Cardiovascular Health

NEWS The intake of omega-3 fatty acids may have cardio-protective effects against air pollution, according to a randomized controlled trial conducted by researchers in China and […]

Protesters Gather Worldwide For Annual March Against Bayer-Monsanto

NEWS Protesters recently gathered across France and in over 30 cities worldwide to march against the activities of Bayer-Monsanto and other agrochemical giants. COMMENT In recent […]