DAIRY products in moderate amounts – such as milk and cheese – may protect against type 2 diabetes, research has found. But red and processed meat raise the risk, according to the findings.
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Chocolate milk has become an udderly divisive issue
Chocolate milk has become politicized in recent months with the discussion around chocolate milk restrictions in schools. And one expert argues the polarized debate might be harming public health advocacy.
There’s a type of spider that produces milk for its babies because evolution is wild
portioid/iNaturalist CC BY-SA 4.0 Researchers in China studied Toxeus magnus, a species of jumping spider, and discovered that its mothers nursed babies with their own secreted “milk.” The milk has about four times the amount of protein typically found in cow’s milk. Scientists believe the female spiders developed this ability in response to food shortages […]
Mind-altering breast milk? New pot study poses that question
Lab testing found small amounts of THC, the psychoactive chemical that causes marijuana’s “high,” in some breast milk samples from nursing mothers who were using pot.
“An almond doesn’t lactate:” FDA to crack down on use of the word “milk”
Almond milk (credit: Amazing Almonds) The US Food and Drug Administration seems to have soured on nondairy milk-alternative products that use the term “milk” in their marketing and labeling—like popular soy and almond milk products. In a talk hosted by Politico, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced Tuesday that the FDA will soon issue a new guidance […]
Diabetes type 2 symptoms: Should you add milk to your tea to control blood sugar levels?
DIABETES type 2 symptoms can take a long time to develop – some people with the condition won’t show any signs at all. But the condition left untreated can lead to more serious problems. To avoid this type of diabetes developing in the first place or to control blood sugar it’s important to eat a […]
Diabetes type 2: Switch to this colour milk at no extra cost to slash blood sugar levels
DIABETES type 2 symptoms can consist of peeing more than usual, feeling thirsty, or feeling very tired. Sufferers are advised to drink this colour milk in their diet, to help lower blood sugar levels.
Diabetes type 2: Switch to this colour milk at no extra cost to slash blood sugar levels
As soon as diabetes type 2 symptoms appear, you should see your GP. Diabetes UK estimates that almost 3.7 million people suffer from diabetes in the UK, with 90 per cent having developed type 2 diabetes. People are more at risk of developing the condition if they are overweight, have high blood pressure or have […]
Blood pressure: Avoid this coloured top on milk cartons to lower hypertension
CHANGING the dairy products you consume can improve blood pressure and lower your risk of hypertension, which can lead to heart disease, strokes and dementia.
Blood pressure: Avoid this coloured top on milk cartons to lower hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects one in three people in the UK and if not properly treated, can lead to heart disease, stroke and even blindness. Changing the type of dairy products you choose can lower your risk of developing the condition. People are advised to avoid blue-topped milk cartons, as full-fat milk is […]
