Can drinking milk potentially increase your risk of breast cancer? Join us as we explore the controversial link between bovine leukemia virus (BLV) in milk and breast cancer risk. Sparked by a patient’s concern and a meta-analysis review, this episode emphasizes the importance of asking detailed questions in understanding scientific research.

We critically examine a meta-analysis on BLV and breast cancer, uncovering significant methodological flaws, from lack of pre-registration to biased selection criteria. Our discussion highlights the need for intellectual honesty and rigorous scrutiny in healthcare research.

We also question the credibility of the systematic review, pointing out the drastic reduction of eligible studies and the peer review process's legitimacy. By discussing the 2.57 odds ratio of BLV's association with breast cancer and the difference between correlation and causation, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges in interpreting scientific research. Tune in to gain insights into the complexities of medical studies and the importance of critical appraisal in healthcare.

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