Drinking milk 'no risk to heart'

Milk's poor reputation as being an unhealthy drink may be unjustified, research suggests.

Scientists found drinking milk does not increase the risk of heart disease and stroke - in fact it may even have a protective effect.

The researchers, from the University of Bristol, found men who consumed at least 200ml a day were less likely to develop ischaemic heart disease.

The study is published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.