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A person places drops of iodine into a glass of milk
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Why dairy isn't the answer to UK iodine deficiency – despite what the Daily Mail says

Alarmists claim that unfortified plant-based milks are driving lower IQs. Dr Butler from Viva! explains why dairy isn't the solution to iodine deficiency
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A cup of coffee with latte art beside a small milk jug on a wooden cafe table by a rainy window
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Brewed awakening: how dairy in coffee chains is still harming the earth

More coffee chains are ditching the dairy surcharge—but not all are keeping up. This piece explores the hidden environmental cost of milk in your cup.
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