Drinking coffee has its benefits - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

6/22/10

Drinking coffee has its benefits

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Lubbock, TX (KCBD) – Drinking coffee can help protect against certain cancers. A new study from the University of Utah finds people who drink four or more cups a day were nearly 40 percent less likely to develop head and neck cancers.

Researchers couldn't find the same link for decaf or people who drank tea. It had to be regular coffee. You may remember, earlier studies have already shown that coffee may protect against prostate and brain cancer as well.

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