Drinking coffee linked to lower breast cancer death risk: Here's why

• In 2024, about 694,000 women around the world died from breast cancer.
• Past studies show that in addition to medical treatment, making certain healthy lifestyle choices may help lower breast cancer death risk.
• Previous research has also found that specific nutrients may help lower breast cancer death risk.
• A new study now suggests that a natural plant compound with antioxidant properties may help in lowering breast cancer mortality and recurrence risk.

In 2024, about 694,000 women around the world died from breast cancer. Breast cancer is currently the most common cancer in women globally, and is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States.

Breast cancer survival rates differ depending on what type of breast cancer a woman has, its stage, and whether or not it has metastasized, or spread to other areas of the body.

Past studies show that in addition to adhering to a prescribed treatment plan, women with breast cancer may be able to extend their life through making healthy choices such as maintaining an active lifestyle.

When it comes to diet, previous research has found that specific nutrients may help lower breast cancer death risk, including B vitamins, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin C.

Now, a new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition says that a natural plant compound called polyphenol — known for its antioxidant properties — may help in lowering breast cancer mortality and recurrence risk.