Study Links Drinking 3 To 4 Cups Of Coffee Daily To Lower Liver Cancer Risk
The study involved data from nearly half a million people and showed most pronounced effects for ground coffee (even if decaffeinated). In other news, "morning people" could be at lower risk of depression than night-time people according to new research.
USA Today:
Drinking 3 To 4 Cups Of Coffee A Day Reduces Risk Of Liver Cancer, Study Suggests
Drinking three to four cups of coffee a day may reduce your risk of liver cancer and other alcohol-related liver diseases, according to a new study. Researchers looked at the coffee habits of more than 494,000 people in the UK Biobank, a biomedical database, and monitored their liver health over 11 years. Participants ranged from 40 to 69 years old, with 384,818 saying they were avid coffee drinkers, and 109,767 saying they were not. People who drank ground caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee saw the most benefits, while some reduction in risks was also found in instant coffee drinkers. (Miranda, 6/22)
The New York Times:
Morning People May Be At Lower Risk Of Depression Than Night Owls
If you are a morning person, you may be at reduced risk for major depression, a new study suggests. Several studies of the body’s circadian sleep-wake cycle have shown that being an early bird is associated with a lower risk for depression. But those studies were observational so could not prove cause and effect. (Bakalar, 6/21)
Cincinnati Enquirer:
Pandemic Triggered More Smoking By Cincinnati's Smokers, Relapse In Those Who Quit: Survey
The novel coronavirus pandemic appears to have triggered more smoking among smokers in the Cincinnati region and prompted 1 of 10 former smokers to light up again, a newly released survey shows. Tobacco use by Cincinnati area adults had declined for more than 20 years, from 35% in 1999 to 19% in 2018. "But the COVID-19 pandemic stalled progress," officials at Interact for Health said in a news release Tuesday. The percentage of adult current smokers in the region was stable between 2018 (19%) and 2020 (21%), the organization said. (Demio, 6/22)
In other public health news —
Anchorage Daily News:
Alaska Cruise Ships Unaffected By Florida’s Early Victory In Lawsuit Over CDC’s COVID-19 Measures
Cruise ships bound for Alaska are unaffected by a Friday court order that pauses COVID-19 mitigation rules imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The ruling specifies it applies only in Florida, according to attorneys for the state of Alaska and the City and Borough of Juneau. The state of Florida sued the Biden administration and the CDC in April, saying that COVID-19 restrictions on large cruise ships violated federal law. A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in favor of Florida on Friday, pausing the CDC’s rules for at least one month. (Brooks, 6/22)
ABC News:
Traffic Deaths Increased Among Black People More Than Any Other Race During Pandemic: Study
The number of Black people killed in traffic crashes rose 23% in 2020 compared to the year prior, according to early estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Out of the 38,680 people that were killed in traffic crashes last year, 7,494 of them were Black -- the highest percentage increase out of any race. White people had the largest number of traffic deaths last year at 29,092, but the number increased by just 4% from the year prior. (Maile and Kaji, 6/22)
CBS News:
Ciara Wants Black Women To "Be Your Best Self" With Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign
Ciara is serving facts and "cerving confidence" to Black women across America with a new campaign to encourage them to see their OB/GYN for annual appointments and build awareness of the impact cervical cancer has on Black women. The Grammy-winning singer, dancer and businesswoman joined "CBS This Morning" on Tuesday to unveil the "Cerving Confidence" initiative, in partnership with Project Health Equality and the Black Women's Health Imperative. (6/22)
ABC News and Good Morning America:
Chadwick Boseman's Death Inspires Young Reporter To Document His Colonoscopy
Chadwick Boseman's death last year due to colon cancer led one man to take charge of his own health and try to inspire others to do the same. Nicholas St. Fleur, a reporter for STAT News, a health, medicine and science-focused publication, decided to get a colon cancer screening and document it from start to finish. (Kindelan, 6/22)
CBS News:
Peloton Turned A Free Feature On Its $4,000 Treadmill Into A $39 Monthly Subscription
Peloton announced that owners will need to sign up for a $39 monthly subscription to use its $4,000 treadmill because it made changes to its product after a voluntary recall that was linked to dozens of incidents and a child's death. (Larkin, 6/22)
Fox News:
'Jeopardy!' Viewers Upset Over 'Misogynistic,' 'Outdated' Clue About A Medical Condition
"Jeopardy!" viewers are upset with the show after it included a medical clue that many argue is incorrect and even offensive. The clue had to do with a condition known as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a manageable condition that many in the U.S. and around the world suffer from. However, because so many people are familiar with POTS, many were quick to notice something didn't hold water on Monday's episode. (McCarthy, 6/22)
