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How do studies prove risk?

Large studies like this one look at many people over time to spot patterns between habits and health outcomes. Researchers carefully collect data on things like drink temperature and health, then use statistics to see if there's a significant link. This helps us understand what might increase or decrease our risk of certain conditions.

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