Study Says Coffee May Increase Glaucoma Risk

Oct. 9, 2012

A recent study at Harvard University reports that people who drink at least three cups of coffee a day might have an increased risk of developing glaucoma, which can lead to vision loss or blindness, by up to 66 percent, according to HealthDay News. Caffeinated coffee appears to be specifically associated with a type of glaucoma called exfoliation glaucoma, the researchers said. Full article.

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Washington Post Columnist: Coffee’s Health Benefits Outweigh Risks

Nov. 16, 2011
Jennifer LaRue Huget, a columnist for the Washington Post, recently wrote a column summarizing the health benefits of coffee that notes the benefits outweigh the risks.