All coffee drinkers know that there are long lists detailing both the benefits [1] and negative effects of consuming caffeine [2]. If you're attempting to cut down on how many cups of joe you're downing during the day, the results of a recent study might just make you add an extra cup to your drinks menu!

According to research collated by the University of Southampton [3] from over 200 studies on the effects of coffee drinking, people who drink around three to four cups daily show a lower risk of serious conditions including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and liver and skin cancer. While this may be great news for coffee addicts, it's still a good idea to remember that unless you're also taking necessary steps to make your coffee healthy [4], you might be doing yourself more harm than good, especially if you're on a weight-loss journey [5].

This news is also not so great for women who are at risk of fractures and expectant mothers, who are advised to moderate or curb their intake entirely.