Could Your Morning Coffee Protect Against Obesity and Joint Problems?

A new genetics study ties higher caffeine levels to reduced risks of obesity and joint diseases like osteoarthritis.

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Your morning jolt of java may be doing more than just waking you up and keeping you focused until lunchtime.

New research suggests that the caffeine from that beloved cup of joe could actually help you stay slim and avoid joint problems later in life.

Study Looked at Caffeine’s Genetic Links to Weight and Joints

For a recent study published in BMC Medicine in February, researchers conducted a phenome-wide association study, a method used to identify genetic markers associated with an individual’s observed traits (phenotype) or risk of disease.