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A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals.

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Is Starbucks (et al) responsible for reduced calcium deficiencies

In Season 1, Episode 3 of the television series "True Blood", the following conversation takes place: Sookie: Marthaville’s gettin’ a Starbucks. Gran: I cannot for the life of me see why anybody would spend $3 on a cup of coffee with too much…
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Does milk from Holstein cows cause diabetes?

According to this article, milk from Holstein cows might have downsides and many health consequences including diabetes. But I am having a hard time finding more articles that bring up the same topic. As per the article, the difference in digestion…
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Does milk sold in a store with good product turnover lose a significant amount of Vitamin B2 from light exposure?

Anchor New Zealand has just released a milk bottle with a black plastic layer to protect the milk from exposure to light, and thus from loss of "taste and goodness". Their chart: from their website specifically shows test results relating to…
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Should dairy products be consumed when having a fever?

I have always been told that when having a fever I shouldn't drink milk or consume dairy products as they would increase my temperature. Is this true?
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Is the majority of milk in industrialized countries obtained from pregnant cows?

There is conflicting information out there. On the one hand we often find simple claims like The majority of milk in industrialized countries is obtained from pregnant cows, which contains increased levels of estrogen and progesterone compared to…
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Dose milk give or worsen autism?

Apparently so, according to PETA [...] scientific studies have shown that many autistic kids improve dramatically when put on a diet free of dairy “products”. One study of 20 children found a major reduction in autistic behavior in kids who were…
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Does homogenized milk pose a health risk?

There are people who think that homogenized milk is bad for your health. The topic of concern is the homogenization step, where allegedly 'too small' fat micro-particles are created. And this is allegedly unnatural and harms your health. Specific…
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Is the quantity and/or quality of milk produced in a female human related to the appearance of her breasts?

I guess if The Simpsons are a sufficient source for a claim, then this should be as well... The purse girl hits everything on my checklist: creamy skin, straight teeth, curly hair, amazing breasts. Not for me... for my children. The Schrutes…
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Is there is a significant association between (whole) milk consumption and cancer

I consume high quantities of whole milk (probably a third-gallon a day), and I'm concerned with the potentially negative cancer-causing effects of this consumption. I found the following claims on this website: Researchers are looking, not only…
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Does drinking milk at night help one to sleep better and absorb more calcium?

According to this article, it is noted that the best time to drink milk is at night. In this discussion, dr. Sjoekri Rini replied that the milk contains the amino acid tryptophan, a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin which is useful. The…
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Does chocolate prevent you from absorbing the calcium in milk?

I've heard that getting your children to drink chocolate milk so that they will get some milk somewhat defeats the purpose, as the chocolate prevents the calcium from being absorbed. Is this true?
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Does Milk Protect or Harm Your Teeth?

In the book Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye, Ellie Phillips DDS recommends ending each meal with a "tooth healthy" food such as milk or cheese which neutralizes acid loving bacteria that contribute to tooth decay. Most parents believe that milk is vital…
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Will intranasal application of breast milk treat colds?

A friend just posted that their 2-year-old has a cold, and they want to prevent their two-week old from getting said cold. They plan to inject breast milk up the two-year-old's nose in an attempt to prevent spreading the cold to their infant. Is…
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Does drinking milk as an adult cause calcium loss from bones?

Possible Duplicate: Does drinking milk lead to osteoporosis? The Save Our Bones claims that drinking milk is bad for your bones: the most surprising link is that not only do we barely absorb the calcium in cow’s milk (especially if pasteurized),…
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Goat's milk as an anti-inflammatory?

I've been having this discussion with a friend. He has been suggesting that I try goat's milk as it would help with my stomach problems. After looking around, I found some claims about how goat's milk has anti-inflammatory properties. A few red…
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