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Coffee’s health benefits aren’t as straightforward as they seem—here’s why

Enlarge (credit: Florin Petrescu | Getty Images) You’ve probably heard it before: drinking coffee is good for your health. Studies have shown that drinking a moderate amount of coffee is associated with many health benefits, including a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease . But while these associations have been demonstrated […]

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The challenge of finding new tools to fight prostate cancer

Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) In the US, September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. This feature highlights why catching prostate cancer early can be critical, and what researchers are doing to improve the odds of controlling the disease once it’s found. Prostate cancer is a paradox. It has one of the highest […]