I had cut back on my black tea consumption because–like many women post-childbirth, pre-menopause–I run slightly anemic, and both tea and coffee are known to inhibit the body’s absorption of iron. But now, a Swedish team has suggested that drinking two cups of black or green tea daily may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by 46 percent. It’s all about the antioxidants! The lesson: everything in moderation, but possibly a little more tea.

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