Caffeine : Science World Report

Mar 13, 2015 07:03 PM EDT

Resting Blood Pressure Higher In Those Who Do Not Drink Caffeine When Drinking Energy Beverages

Consuming caffeine drinks semi-regularly might not be a bad idea.

Dec 16, 2014 01:13 PM EST

Caffeine's Effects With And Without Sugar

Caffeine consumption can directly affect the metabolism. Now, recent findings published in the Journal of Caffeine Research: The International Multidisciplinary Journal of Caffeine Science looks at how caffeine can affect changes in the heart, respiratory system and essential influence weight gain, ...

Nov 18, 2014 09:01 AM EST

A Chemical in Your Morning Coffee May Prevent Obesity-Related Diseases

There may be another reason to drink your morning cup of coffee. Scientists have found that a chemical compound commonly found in coffee may help prevent some of the damaging effects of obesity.

Nov 18, 2014 07:53 AM EST

Energy Drinks May Poison Young Children: Cardiac and Neurological Symptoms

Energy drinks have no place in a child's diet, according to a new study. More than 40 percent of reports about energy drinks to U.S. poison control centers involved children younger than six with some suffering serious cardiac and neurological symptoms.

Sep 05, 2014 07:34 AM EDT

The Evolution of Your Coffee's Caffeine: Scientists Sequence Coffee Plant Genome

Scientists may have uncovered new information about your morning brew by sequencing the genome of the coffee plant, revealing a bit more about the evolution of caffeine.

Jun 16, 2014 01:37 PM EDT

Caffeine Has Different Effects on Boys and Girls After Puberty

With the rise in the consumption in caffeinated beverages, Jennifer Temple of the University of Buffalo thought it would be appropriate to document differences among boys and girls following caffeine intake.

Feb 26, 2014 11:28 AM EST

Gold and Caffeine: How this Combination can Help in the Fight Against Cancer

Too much of anything isn't good for you, and this certainly applies to caffeine. Restlessness, increased heart rate, trouble sleeping-they all can be a nasty side-effect of too much coffee, soda or tea. Yet a recent study shows a surprising side to this stimulant. That it may actually have the power...

Jan 28, 2014 08:25 PM EST

Caffeine Addiction May Be a Bigger Health Problem Than Previously Thought

According to a recent study, heavy caffeine dependency can result in withdrawal symptoms.

Jan 28, 2014 04:43 PM EST

The Effects of Caffeine Use Disorder

These days, most of us can't go a day without our favorite coffee or soda. However, a recent study looks into the dangers of caffeine dependency.

Apr 01, 2013 08:27 AM EDT

E. Coli Bacteria 'Addicted' to Caffeine: Keep that Away from My Coffee!

Researchers have engineered E. Coli bacteria that are "addicted" to caffeine. Better keep that away from your coffee.

Mar 08, 2013 05:56 PM EST

Wrigley's Alert Energy Caffeine Chewing Gum, Holds half the Caffeine of a Cup of Coffee

Most of us are satisfied with drinking caffeine, but Wrigley had to take it a step further. Next month, they'll be introducing caffeinated gum that will have the equivalent of about half a cup of coffee.