Got Milk? Kids Who Eat More Dairy Live Longer

Very low contamination poses zero risk, FDA says

(NEWSER) - Traces of radiation from Japan have been found in a sample of milk from Washington state, but the EPA and FDA stress the level is far below that which would affect humans, and there is no need for consumers to worry. The March 25 milk samples showed levels of radioactive Iodine-131 that were 5,000 times below the FDA's level of concern, AP reports. Iodine-131 has a half-life of eight days, and the level found in dairy products is expected to drop quickly. More»

Firms accused of recycling tainted milk powder from 2008

(NEWSER) - China has ordered an emergency sweep to seek out and destroy milk products tainted with melamine. Officials have ordered a full investigation of the latest milk scandal and promise offenders will be harshly punished, AP reports. Some companies are believed to have reused milk powder recalled after milk tainted with the toxic industrial compound killed at least 6 children and sickened hundreds of thousands in 2008. More»

Celery, seaweed could work wonders for your diet

(NEWSER) - The usual admonitions we hear at this time of year about eating right are probably going in one ear and out the other, so perhaps these unusual health-food suspects from Men’s Health will catch your attention as you prepare that New Year’s resolution.

• Celery: Its phytochemicals are thought to lower blood pressure. Bonus: It’s great in Bloody Marys.
• Seaweed: High in potassium and calcium, which lower blood pressure. You’re most likely to see it wrapped around sushi.

Semen-sorting technology bolsters herds, depressing already depressed prices

(NEWSER) - Times are tough everywhere, but dairy farming, never the industry of millionaires, is reeling from a double-whammy of its own making. Three years ago, new semen-sorting technology allowed farmers to ensure nine out of 10 calves born were female (bull calves largely end up in McDonald's wrappers and the like). Now, that glut of heifer calves is finally entering milk production—and running smack dab into an existing milk glut that's driven prices down about 40% since last July. More»

(NEWSER) - Millie Hinkle loves camel milk, and thinks the rest of America should, too. “It’s taken over my life,” she says. That’s why she’s drained her savings, cut down her day-job hours and devoted herself to opening the US’ first camel dairy, the Wall Street Journal reports. Regulatory issues are one obstacle; there also aren’t many camels in the US—and camels hate being milked. More»