August 4/ABC Transcripts (Australia) -- A new study from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research suggests that full-fat dairy products might actually protect against heart attack or stroke. If confirmed, that would contradict a lot of accepted medical and nutritional wisdom about the health risks of obesity.
The National Health and Medical Research Council's guidelines say that dairy is beneficial, but they recommend low-fat options where possible. However, a new study raises a few questions about that advice.