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For decades, we were told to choose low-fat dairy. New research says otherwise

ScienceDailySunday, August 9, 2026 at 12:12 PM

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For decades, we were told to choose low-fat dairy. New research says otherwise
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Full-fat dairy may be healthier than conventional advice has suggested. In a 12-week study, adults who ate three servings a day showed no meaningful increases in weight, body fat, cholesterol, or insulin resistance.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. Full-fat dairy may be healthier than conventional advice has suggested. In a 12-week study, adults who ate three servings a day showed no meaningful increases in weight, body fat, cholesterol, or insulin resistance.

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Full-fat dairy may be healthier than conventional advice has suggested. In a 12-week study, adults who ate three servings a day showed no meaningful increases in weight, body fat, cholesterol, or insulin resistance.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product.

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