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Milk May Not Make Bones Stronger, But May Age You Faster

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Milk may not be as effective as experts thought in preventing bone fracture and maintaining bone health.

That's according to a recent study in the British Medical Journal.

Researchers found that sugars in milk may lead to increased mortality in men and women.

However, the authors say the study is observational and not meant to draw causal conclusions.

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