Drinking milk increases men's risk of prostate cancer, according to new research. A large scale study found those who downed around three-quarters of a pint a day were 25 per cent more likely to develop the disease.
This was compared to peers consuming less than a quarter of a pint a week. The white stuff contains stimulants that fuel cell division. Scientists advised milk lovers to switch to vegan varieties such as soy, oat and cashew.
Interestingly, there was no such link with yoghurt and cheese. Potentially harmful hormones and proteins are lost during fermentation. Lead author Professor Gary Fraser, of Loma Linda University, California, said the phenomenon applied to reduced and non fat milks, as well as full fat.
