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Acne, Milk and the Iodine Connection
Dermatologists seem to agree that something in milk and dairy products may be linked to teen-age acne.   view more (2005-12-08)

Counting semi-viable bacteria in cheese
The Wageningen researcher Christine Bunthof has developed a direct method for counting bacteria in dairy products. The method not only distinguishes viable and non-viable bacteria but also semi-viable bacteria. These are too weak to divide, but still exhibit activity. The semi-viable bacteria play an important role in cheese ripening and therefore... view more... (2002-05-23)

Kids still not drinking enough milk
American children are drinking too little milk and what they are consuming is too high in fat, according to a Penn State study.   view more (2007-10-05)

Probiotics, mentioned on the labels of food products, often cannot be detected in the food.
In the course of a PhD research, fifty-five European probiotic products were screened for the identity and quantity of the bacterial strains included in these products. A probiotic is a living microorganism (bacteria or yeast) that upon intake, improves the health of the host by means of a number of positive effects in that host. These... view more... (2001-05-18)

Skimmed milk -- Straight from the cow
Herds of cows producing skimmed milk could soon be roaming our pastures, reports Cath O'Driscoll in Chemistry & Industry, the magazine of the SCI.   view more (2007-05-29)

Dairy is necessary, even for lactose-intolerant children
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced last week that lactose intolerance in children should be managed by adjusting dairy food choices and eating patterns, rather than eliminating dairy products from the diet, because the unique package of bone-building nutrients in milk and dairy products is "essential for growth in... view more... (2006-09-13)

Young adults not drinking enough milk
Calcium and dairy products play major roles in health maintenance and the prevention of chronic disease. Because peak bone mass is not achieved until the third decade of life, it is particularly important for young adults to consume adequate amounts of calcium, protein and vitamin D found in dairy products to support health and prevent... view more... (2009-06-15)

Childhood dairy intake may improve adolescent bone health
Dairy is recognized as a key component of a healthy, balanced diet. However, until recently it was unclear how long-term dairy intake contributes to the many aspects of bone health in children, including bone density, bone mineral content, and bone area.   view more (2008-08-13)

Unpasteurized milk poses health risks without benefits
With disease outbreaks linked to unpasteurized milk rising in the United States, a review published in the January 1, 2009 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases examines the dangers of drinking raw milk.   view more (2008-12-17)

New science review examines multiple health benefits of dairy foods
Food prices rose by 5.5 percent in the past year and are expected to increase up to an additional 4 percent in 2009.   view more (2009-07-02)

Eating ice cream may help women to conceive, but low-fat dairy foods may increase infertility risk
Drinking whole fat milk and eating ice cream appears to be better for women trying to become pregnant than a diet consisting of low-fat dairy products such as skimmed milk and yoghurt.   view more (2007-02-28)

Dairy Farming, Cattle Milk Genes And Gene-Culture Co-Evolution
Cattle milk genes, the genetic capacity of humans to digest milk and the habit of using dairy products have evolved together in a unique process called gene-culture co-evolution says a team of researchers in the last issue of the journal Nature Genetics. Genes are for most species the only way to transfer information across generations but in some... view more... (2003-12-18)

Functional food task force meets on latest nutrition research
Consumers, health professionals and educators are bombarded with research about the health benefits of certain foods. To help sort through the information, dairy industry experts recently gathered at the Functional Food Task Force meeting in San Francisco.   view more (2006-06-22)

Lactose intolerance rates may be significantly lower than previously believed
Prevalence of lactose intolerance may be far lower than previously estimated, according to a study in the latest issue of Nutrition Today.   view more (2009-11-06)

New study finds dairy is not associated with weight gain
Calcium intake was not associated with weight gain in men over a 12-year period, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition1.   view more (2006-03-09)

Milk goes 'green': Today's dairy farms use less land, feed and water
Dairy genetics, nutrition, herd management and improved animal welfare over the past 60 years have resulted in a modern milk production system that has a smaller carbon footprint than mid-20th century farming practices.   view more (2009-06-11)

New gene may offer clues to infertility in both cows and women
A newly identified gene that controls embryo development in cows may someday offer clues into the cause of infertility in women.   view more (2007-10-30)

Purdue study finds dairy better for bones than calcium carbonate
A Purdue University study shows dairy has an advantage over calcium carbonate in promoting bone growth and strength.    view more (2009-04-29)

New study suggests schools should add nondairy beverages to the lunch menu
Offering soymilk to elementary school students boosts the number of children who select a calcium-rich beverage in the lunch line and reduces the amount of saturated fat consumed from calcium-rich beverages, according to a study in April's Journal of the American Dietetic Association.   view more (2006-04-04)

Natural trans fats have health benefits, University of Alberta study shows
Contrary to popular opinion, not all trans fats are bad for you.   view more (2008-04-03)
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