ColumnsAll the Reasons a Cup of Coffee Really Can be Good for You
Consuming too much caffeine is definitely bad for your health, and there may be good reasons why some people want to quit it altogether. But if you despair at the idea...
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Alzheimer'sStudy: People Using Coffee to Self-Treat Parkinson’s But Not Talking to Their Doctors
A new study shows that coffee is among the most commonly used natural health products used by people with Parkinson’s disease to self-manage symptoms. The study, which focused on other...
healthStudy: Caffeine Might Worsen Negative Brain Changes Caused by Sleep Deprivation
While coffee, the magic elixir, is often used to counteract lack of sleep, new research suggests repeated caffeine intake may be exacerbating negative changes to the brain caused by sleep...
geneticsMajor Study Explores Genetics, Coffee Consumption and Health Outcomes
A major study published last month reinforces the idea that some humans are genetically more inclined to drink coffee than others, while also exploring health outcomes among hundreds of thousands...
cardiologyStudy Finds Links Between Coffee, Sitting and Mortality
A recent study of United States adults offers insights into how the daily habits of extended sitting and coffee consumption might jointly impact mortality rates. Published in the Springer Nature...
cancerStudy: Coffee Drinkers Less Likely to Have Colon Cancer Recurrence
Coffee drinkers are far less likely to experience a recurrence of colon cancer, according to a major new observational study. The study explored data from more than 1,700 patients with...
caffeineSports Scientists Address ‘Caffeine Crash’ and Other Common Coffee Questions
A group of sports scientists from throughout the United States and Canada authored a paper addressing 15 common questions asked by exercisers related to caffeine consumption. While many of the...
biomarkersBecause You Can’t Be Trusted, Scientists Present a Coffee Biomarker
Be warned, liars: Researchers in Germany say they have identified a reliable biomarker for coffee consumption that can verify whether or not people have recently drunk coffee. Typically measured through...
Bill MurrayNCA Speaks Up Against Proposed Bans on Decaf Chemical
The National Coffee Association (NCA) of the United States last week announced its opposition to two proposed rules that would prohibit the use of the chemical methylene chloride in coffee...
healthRegular Coffee Drinking May Prevent IBS, But Not for Everyone
A recent meta-analysis involving populations throughout the world found that people who regularly consume coffee may be less likely to develop irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) than non-coffee-drinkers. However, the analysis...