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Coffee: Health Myths Vs. Reality

With so many studies out there about coffee, it's hard to remember whether our morning cup of Joe does the body any good - or harm.

On The Early Show Monday, Dr. Holly Phillips of CBS station WCBS-TV in New York went through some commonly-circulated beliefs about the health effects of one of the nation's most popular beverages.

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IS COFFEE GOOD FOR YOU? Well, I would have to say, all things in moderation. There do definitely seem to be some health benefits. The more we're learning, research is leaning on the side of it being good for you. It lowers the risk of Parkinson's disease and Type 2 diabetes. It mediates depression. But the benefits are dose-related.

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