Good news for all the coffee addicts and tea lovers out there—your favorite drinks might be doing more than just keeping you awake! A recent study suggests that drinking coffee and tea could lower the risk of certain cancers, particularly head and neck cancers. But before you start chugging gallons of espresso, let’s break it down.
🔍 The Science Behind the Sip
Researchers analyzed data from multiple studies and found that:
✅ Drinking 4+ cups of coffee a day was linked to a 17% lower risk of head and neck cancers.
✅ Even decaf coffee showed some protective effects!
✅ A cup of tea per day was also linked to a reduced cancer risk—but drinking too much tea might have the opposite effect on laryngeal cancer risk.
🧐 So, Should You Drink More?
While these findings are exciting, they don’t mean coffee and tea are magic potions against cancer. A healthy lifestyle—balanced nutrition, exercise, and avoiding smoking—still plays a huge role in reducing cancer risk.
Bottom line? If you already enjoy your daily cup (or four), keep sipping! Just don’t overdo it, and remember that no single food or drink is a guaranteed health hack.
