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Why dairy isn't the answer to UK iodine deficiency – despite what the Daily Mail says

Alarmist claims that unfortified plant-based milks are driving lower IQs distort the facts. Dr Justine Butler from Viva! explains why dairy isn't the solution to UK iodine deficiency and what actually caused the decline in levels.

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Do plant milks really harm our IQ?

This fact-check assesses how a misleading headline shapes assumptions about plant-based milks and IQ, and summarises what you need to know about iodine deficiency in UK women of childbearing age and pregnancy

An illustrated image of a young woman standing in a coffee shop, holds a cup of coffee in both hands, one with dairy milk, the other with plant-based milk.

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.

A split illustration contrasting two environments for dairy cows. On the left, a black and white cow stands in a sunny, green pasture under a blue sky with white clouds. On the right, a brown and white cow stands inside a dimly lit barn with metal walls and visible equipment. This visual juxtaposition highlights the different living conditions of dairy cows, relevant to the journey of dairy production.

From cow to cup: the journey of dairy most consumers don't see

A deep dive in to the impact of the dairy industry, and a reality-check regarding the awareness most consumers have about farming cows for milk.

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