antimicrobialCoffee Byproducts Could Reduce Plastic in ‘Plastic Wrap’
Coffee pulp, husk, silverskin and spent grounds usually end up as compost or waste. A new paper argues they could end up doing something more valuable — both economically and...
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Broad InstituteStudy: Caffeinated Coffee Consumption May Significantly Reduce Dementia Risk
Long-term coffee drinking may be associated with a lower risk of developing dementia and more favorable cognitive health outcomes, according to a long-running analysis involving more than 130,000 people....
caffeineShould You Pour Coffee Down the Drain? An Environmental Scientist Explains
A woman was recently fined $200 by a council for pouring coffee down a drain before getting on a bus. The fine has now been rescinded by Richmond council in...
caffeineIs TikTok Right? Should I Avoid Matcha if I Have Low Iron?
The popularity of matcha continues to boom. But recent videos on social media have suggested it could be bad for you if you have low iron. One Sydney woman recently told media she had...
American Heart AssociationStudy Suggests Coffee Protects Against Atrial Fibrillation
Drinking a daily cup of caffeinated coffee was linked to a 39% lower hazard of atrial fibrillation (a-fib) recurrence in older adults recently treated for the disorder, according to a...
Bielefeld UniversityScience Recently Delivered This Shocker: Morning Coffee Improves Mood
Scientists in the UK and Germany have officially confirmed what most coffee drinkers feel intuitively every single day: coffee in the morning puts you in a better mood. For...
caffeineStudy: Drinking Coffee at Night May Cause Impulsive Behavior
A recent study from a team at the University of Texas at El Paso suggests drinking coffee at night may lead to more risky and impulsive decisions. Published Aug. 15...
caffeineStudy: Novel Smart Sensor Could Be Refined for Real-Time Espresso QC
A new study from Italy introduced a novel sensor for the chemical properties of coffee. Its creators say the sensor type may have the potential to transform real-time chemical assessment...
atrial fibrillationStudy: Coffee Linked to Improved Cognitive Function in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
A new study highlights the potential cognitive benefits of regular coffee consumption for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart arrhythmia that significantly increases the risk of stroke, cognitive...
Applied Food SciencesStudy: Coffee Extends Its Lead as Top US Caffeine Source
People in the United States are consuming more caffeine than they were a decade ago, with coffee extending its grasp as the dominant dietary source of stimulant, according to a...