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Coffee may help your skin stay healthy

POSTED NOVEMBER 2, 2018, 6:30 AM
Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing

Coffee is one of the mostly widely consumed beverages on the planet, and it’s also among the most widely studied. While it can cause problems for some people (such as heartburn, tremor, or palpitations), it’s a source of pleasure and enjoyment for millions. In addition, coffee has been linked with a number of health benefits, ranging from reductions in type 2 diabetes and liver cancer to greater longevity. According to the latest research, it appears that you can add the possible prevention of rosacea to the list.

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