Coffee drinkers at lower risk of early death, study suggests

Researchers suggest a little sugar in your coffee doesn’t hurt your chances of a longer life

Coffee drinkers at lower risk of early death, study suggests (Getty Images)

Coffee drinkers have a lower risk of an early death, according to a new study - whether they add sugar or not.

Previous studies have found that drinking coffee can reduce the risk of heart diseases and other serious illnesses.

However, they did not take into account the amount of sugar that was consumed with the coffee.