Tea linked to reduced risk of brain cancer
Researchers linked regular coffee and tea intake to a steep reduction in glioma, a type of brain tumor. A study of 410'000 European citizens during a period of eight and a half years found that drinking about a half cup or more of coffee or tea per day was associated with a 34% reduction in risk of suffering from glioma. The research was not designed to establish a causal effect, but a potential connection was observed from questionnaires about coffee and tea intake. Male drinkers benefited from a greater reduction than women. Tea consumption was highest in the UK and lowest in Spain. Scientists believe that antioxidants found in tea may explain the protective effect.