Boost for dairy as scientists link plant-based milk with mental health issues

People who drink semi-skimmed milk are 12% less likely to have depression according to new research

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Scientists have found drinking cows' milk can lower depression risk
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Scientists have found drinking cows' milk can lower depression risk

Drinkers of plant-based ‘milk' alternatives are at greater risk of depression and anxiety, according the latest scientific research. The study of more than 350,000 British people looked at data for...

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