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Too much coffee may weaken bones, study finds

ScienceDailyWednesday, September 2, 2026 at 6:04 AM

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Too much coffee may weaken bones, study finds
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Following nearly 10,000 older women for 10 years, researchers found that tea drinking was associated with slightly higher hip bone density. Moderate coffee consumption did not appear harmful, but drinking more than five cups a day was linked to lower bone density.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. Following nearly 10,000 older women for 10 years, researchers found that tea drinking was associated with slightly higher hip bone density. Moderate coffee consumption did not appear harmful, but drinking more than five cups a day was linked to lower bone density.

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Following nearly 10,000 older women for 10 years, researchers found that tea drinking was associated with slightly higher hip bone density. Moderate coffee consumption did not appear harmful, but drinking more than five cups a day was linked to lower bone density.

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