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Topical Caffeine Might Help Fight Skin Cancer

Posted by kdawson on from the pour-it-on-your-head dept.

seattle-pk notes a story in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer about the apparent protective effects of caffeine against skin cancer. "For some years, studies have hinted at the possibility that caffeine can reduce the risk of some cancers. Now, new work by scientists at the University of Washington and Rutgers University may have unlocked the biochemical secrets behind caffeine's cancer-fighting ability. Studies at Rutgers (PDF) have shown that caffeine applied to the skin reverses ultraviolet-induced damage and reduces skin cancer."

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  1. Your Honor by ardyng · · Score: 2, Funny

    I wasn't assaulting the plaintiff when I splashed a mug of scalding coffee on him. I was merely attempting to increase his well being by trying to prevent skin cancer. ^.^

  2. Something to look forwards to by sunderland56 · · Score: 1, Funny

    Your local Starbucks is going to be a lot more interesting to visit.

    Well, on second thought, the one over by the University where the coeds hang out, will be more interesting. The one over by the retirement home, not so much.

  3. Re:This Is Good News by Adambomb · · Score: 3, Funny

    Dude.

    Bees.

    --
    Ice Cream has no bones.