Drinking coffee reduces the risk of liver cancer Coffee consumption is good for health. It can reduce the risk of liver cancer. According to research conducted in Northern Ireland, drinking coffee can reduce the risk of HCC [hepatocellular carcinoma]liver cancer. Drinking coffee reduces the risk of liver cancer The research, published in the British Journal of Cancer Medical Journal, studied over 4 million people for 7.5 years. All these people in the United States were observed to consume coffee. The research found that people consuming instant coffee had a lower risk of liver cancer compared to others.