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New study finds full-fat dairy may be healthier than previously suggested
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kelly Broderick , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The study involved 74 adults who were overweight or obese and were assigned to different diets.
A recent study by the University of Toronto has shed new light on the health effects of full-fat dairy. The study involved 74 adults who were overweight or obese and were assigned to different diets. The participants who consumed three servings of dairy daily showed no significant changes in weight, body composition, cholesterol, or insulin resistance over a 12-week period.
Further details on the study's findings are available from the original source, including information on the different diets and the composition of dairy products.
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Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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