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Explore evidence-based articles on dairy, including nutrition, health claims, environmental impacts and plant-based alternatives.

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Can raw milk reduce asthma and allergies in children? A fact-check of recent claims

Some studies link raw milk to lower allergy risk, but the bacterial contamination risk is serious. Here's what the evidence actually shows for children.
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A digitally collaged image shows a serious-looking man wearing an Arla-branded shirt, flanked by two dairy cows and splashes of milk. Behind him are industrial buildings tilted on seesaws and colorful abstract shapes. The image, featured on FoodFacts.org, relates to the article about Arla’s methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer, climate protests, and the controversy surrounding dairy industry emissions.
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Milk down the drain: some social media users protest over Arla’s methane-reducing additive Bovaer

Social media users throw away milk in protest of Arla’s methane-reducing additive, sparking debate over the industry’s response to dairy’s environmental...
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The Glucose Goddess on coffee, milk, and blood sugar levels

Jessie Inchauspe warns that coffee spikes blood sugar — but research shows coffee's effects on glucose are complex and often beneficial for most people…
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