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B. Decreases the risk of skin cancer

Answer: B. Drinking at least three cups of caffeinated coffee a day appears to protect against the most common form of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, according to a study out by Brigham and Women’s Hospital. However, the study shows that coffee does nothing to stave off the most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma. So if you like coffee, keep on drinking—but put on a hat and sunscreen anyway. The study was published July 2 in Cancer Research.

Learn more: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=coffee-may-help-protect-a

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Coffee, that classic early-morning pick-me-up, seems to have an impact on a number of health issues. Could skin cancer be one of them? Cast your vote on whether you think coffee:

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Keep drinking your coffee everyone! And don't forget your yearly checkups!

Kathleen Cancienne

Starbucks wranglers have been warned lol.

Hello friends, coffee is good for our health.

only ever drink coffee

very interesting indeed.

I spend a car payment a month on that stuff.......I better be cancer free.

What a relief! It 's good to know you can drink it w/ no worries.

I don't drink coffee.

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