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A new study says caffeine might be good for your health. Researchers found that if your body processes caffeine slowly, you are likely to be thinner and have a lower risk of diabetes.

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Caffeine could reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

That's according to a new study looking into the effects of high caffeine levels in the blood.

Researchers found that if your body processes caffeine slowly, you are likely to be thinner and have a lower risk of diabetes.

Scientists say further research needs to be done.

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