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Instant Coffee Linked to 7.92-Fold AMD Risk

6/26/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Hubei University of Medicine in China uncovers a startling link between instant coffee and a staggering 7.92-fold increase in the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in seniors. In contrast, fresh ground and decaf coffee posed no such threat, raising important questions about our coffee choices.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study from Hubei University of Medicine in China uncovers a startling link between instant coffee and a staggering 7.92-fold increase in the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in seniors. In contrast, fresh ground and decaf coffee posed no such threat, raising important questions about our coffee choices.