Caffeine
-
Buzz on Energy Drinks: No Better Than CaffeineEnergy drinks work no better than ordinary caffeine at helping us pay attention, a new study suggests.
By Rachael Rettner Published
food-drink -
The Healthy Geezer: What's Up with Those Weird Eye Twitches?
Eye-twitching also called eye spasms or blinking disorder is known technically as blepharospasm. It usually is not a serious condition.
By Fred Cicetti Published
health -
5 Experts Answer: Does Caffeine Cause or Cure Headaches?
Opinion In general caffeine doesn't cause headaches, but dependence on it can.
By Lauren Cox Published
Opinion -
Scientists Catch Enzyme in Strange State, Shed Light on How We React to MedsScientists have captured a snapshot of a liver enzyme in a never-before-seen state as it breaks down drugs.
By Rachael Rettner Published
medicine-drugs -
The Truth About GuaranaThe seeds of the guarana fruit are about the size of coffee beans, but they contain more than twice as much caffeine, along with other compounds.
By Luke Yoquinto Published
food-drink -
Eye-Opener: FDA Criticized for Ban on Alcoholic Energy Drinks
Group says FDA decision is overreach by government.
By Amanda Chan Published
food-drink -
FDA Investigating Reports Claiming Deaths Tied to Energy DrinksFive-Hour Energy, a high-caffeine drink, may have been involved in 13 deaths over the past four years, according to reports filed with the Food and Drug Administration.
By Eli MacKinnon Published
food-drink -
Decaf Coffee Benefits the BrainDecaffeinated coffee may protect against the cognitive decline that occurs with Type 2 diabetes and aging.
By Rachael Rettner Published
food-drink -
Coffee-Drinking May Reduce Risk of Skin CancerDrinking more than three cups of coffee a day was linked with a reduced risk ofbasal cell carcinoma.
By Rachael Rettner Published
cancer
