Drinking coffee linked to decreased liver cirrhosis death risk

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by Marie Ellis
Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis is the 11th cause of death in the US, killing nearly 32,000 people in 2010. But now, researchers are suggesting that drinking two or more cups of coffee every day can reduce the risk of death from liver cirrhosis by 66%.
Published in the journal Hepatology, the study adds to growing evidence that coffee has real health benefits.
Medical News Today recently published a feature on how caffeine affects our health, listing benefits such as reduction of liver cancer risks and decreased risk of suicide.
One study recently suggested that consuming 200 mg of caffeine each day could boost long-term memory...Continue reading...