12.31.2007 6:32 AM

Coffee and Tea May Lower Cancer Risk

Study: Three Cups of Coffee a Day Lowers Kidney Cancer Risk 16%

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Lemon Ginger Tea

Finish off your brunch with a drink that's sure to satisfy tea lovers everywhere.

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By Dan Shapley

Good news for caffeine addicts, at least those who rely on the old standards.

Coffee and tea drinkers may have a slightly lowered risk (15-16%) of developing kidney cancer, according to new research published in the International Journal of Cancer, and detailed in the Los Angeles Times.

For those looking to get the most bang for the cup, consider this: It takes three cups of coffee to achieve the cancer-fighting potential of a single cup of tea.

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