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Does Drinking More Than 3.5 Cups of Milk Weekly Raise Liver Cancer Risk? Unpacking the Facts Behind the Rumor

MedXY Editorial TeamSep 18, 2025
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Introduction: Understanding the Context

Milk is a staple in many diets worldwide, celebrated for its rich nutrients including high-quality protein and calcium essential for bone health. However, recent headlines reporting a Harvard study suggesting that drinking more than 3.5 cups of milk per week may increase the risk of liver cancer by 45% have caused alarm and confusion among the public. This has led many regular milk consumers to question the safety of their dietary habits.

Is milk truly a cancer risk? Or is this another case of statistics getting misinterpreted in public discourse? This article aims to clarify the scientific findings, address misconceptions, and provide practical advice on milk consumption grounded in evidence.

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