Milk

Experts from several major health organizations have released new evidence-based recommendations regarding drinks among those aged 5 to 18 years.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that 15 more states have enrolled in a national H5N1 milk testing program, raising the number to 28 states, which represents roughly 65% of the nation’s milk production, the agency said.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the start of its National Milk Testing Strategy to test for highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza.

The FDA and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said this week that pasteurized milk and beef products appear safe for consumption based on testing conducted after traces of avian influenza were found in pasteurized milk.

The FDA has identified genetic traces of avian influenza virus in pasteurized cow milk samples, but since the pasteurization process is expected to inactivate the viruses, the agency said there is no indication of a threat to human health.

The FDA announced this week that testing has identified genetic traces of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in pasteurized cow milk samples collected in the United States.

WASHINGTON — An analysis of nearly 150 blogs recommending milk alternatives for toddlers found that nearly half were run by people without any medical credentials, according to findings presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

Varying frequencies of milk intake were linked to decreased risk for cholelithiasis in men and women, a recent study in BMC Public Health found.

BOSTON — Most milk alternatives like almond- or soy-based products had smaller amounts of calcium, vitamin D and protein compared with dairy milk, a study presented at NUTRITION found.

Adults with type 2 diabetes who drink more coffee, tea, water and low-fat milk have a lower risk for all-cause mortality, and replacing sugar-sweetened beverages with healthier drinks after diabetes diagnosis can reduce mortality risk.