Archives for July 19, 2005

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Rumors of PepsiCo's bid for Danone gain substance

US-based PepsiCo has engaged investment banks Morgan Stanley and UBS to advise on a possible takeover of Danone, the French bottled water, yoghurt and biscuits group, according to a report today inthe Financial Times.

Calcium may prevent polyps but cancer not clear

Calcium supplements might stop the development of polyps that sometimes lead to colon cancer but there is not enough evidence that the mineral can prevent colorectal cancer itself, finds a new study.