Well, not exactly, but who would have thought that the steamy beverage you sip every morning before class has the power to prevent skin cancer? That's right: according to new research published by the National Cancer Institute, people who drank at least four cups of java a day showed a 20% decrease in their likelihood of developing melanoma.
What is melanoma exactly? Melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer that surfaces when the DNA inside your skin cells is damaged. This damage is often caused by excessive UV radiation exposure—think beach-bumming and tanning beds. The DNA transformations cause these cells to proliferate and spread, resulting in the symptoms characteristic of skin caner.
So, in addition to daily SCREEN application, be sure sip a Starbucks. Really, it's in your skin's best interest.
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