Experts have recommended for years that kids drink skim or low-fat milk after age 2. A new study tracked the long-term health of children born in 2001.

She listened thoughtfully -- and decided to go right on using low-fat milk, saying, "I don't think I would enjoy whole after drinking skim for so long." Tony Dearing may be reached at tdearing ...

Pints, quarts, and gallons, oh my! When you walk into most grocery stores, you’re faced with a swarm of milk options in the dairy aisle. No matter what size you’re buying, the most important ...

Whole milk is a treasure trove of nutrients, which is great for providing ample protein and calcium. There are many benefits to drinking whole milk; however, if you consume it in excess, it can also ...

A person may feel less full after drinking low-fat milk than if they'd had whole milk, ... that children who drank skim milk and 1 percent were heavier than those who drank 2 percent and whole." ...

T he American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association recommend that children drink skim or low-fat milk after age 2. But that may not help them to avoid obesity. The U.S ...

There’s growing evidence that whole fat dairy products may be better for our health than low fat versions. The latest studies find some surprising effects of full fat milk and cheese on diabetes ...

Years of creating low-fat and fat-free dairy products have culminated in a skim milk product that’s requires synthetic and processed additives to make it nutritionally equivalent to what it once ...

We’re breaking down the primary differences between the different varieties of milk so you can make an informed decision the next time you’re shopping at the supermarket.

Research found people who did not drink cow milk aged quicker than skim milk drinkers. A new study claims drinking low-fat milk, both nonfat and 1 percent, could slow down the aging process and ...

On average, whole milk contains 3.25% fat—only a few percentage points higher than low-fat milk. To broaden your perspective, half-and-half can contain up to 18% fat, while heavy cream must be ...