In this number we publish a research report from A R Ness, G Davey Smith and C Hart about the relation of milk, coronary heart diseases and mortality. The conclusion of the authors after following up a cohort for 20 years is: “we found no evidence that milk consumption was associated with increased risk of coronary death or death from all causes” furthermore, they add: “drinkers were healthier in several respects”. In his linked editorial Peter Elwood essentially supports the …