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Man dies from caffeine overdose after drinking equivalent of 200 cups of coffee
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Caffeine powders can be dangerous because they are much more potent than typical caffeine-containing beverages.

Man's energy drink habit lands him in the hospital with heart failure
By Rachael Rettner published
The findings add to a growing body of evidence linking energy drink consumption with heart problems.

Drinking This Much Coffee May Trigger Migraines
By Rachael Rettner published
Caffeine may really be a trigger for migraines, but only if you consume a lot of it, a new study suggests.

How Is Decaf Coffee Made?
By Megan Gannon published
Getting caffeine out of coffee is an intensive process.

Coffee Tastes Bitter, So Why Do People Drink It?
By Laura Geggel published
It may sound counterintuitive, but people who are supersensitive to coffee's bitter taste actually drink more of it, a new study finds.

No, Caffeine Doesn't Help You Lose Weight
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Some diet supplements that contain caffeine claim that the compound helps reduce appetite. Does it?

Do Coffee Drinkers Really Fall into 3 Groups?
By Nidhi Sharma published
A new report divides coffee lovers into three groups depending on how their bodies respond to caffeine, but does science really support this conclusion?

Here's How Much Caffeine You Need, and When, for Peak Alertness
By Rachael Rettner published
Caffeine can perk you up, but exactly how much caffeine should you consume – and when should you take it – to achieve "peak" alertness?
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