We already know that the stimulating powers of caffeine make it an unsuitable choice for a late-night drink – at least if you want to get any shut-eye. But a new study adds a whole extra level of ...

SUNDAY, June 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Your morning cup of coffee might help you power through the day — but could it be keeping your brain too alert at night, even while you sleep? A new study ...

Suddenly stopping caffeine can cause the brain to go into withdrawal. This happens because caffeine temporarily block receptors, and then when the caffeine is stopped, the brain releases too much of ...

A recent study of sleep lab volunteers reveals that caffeine impairs essential brain functions at night. Here’s what happens. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of ...

A genetic study reveals that it is not coffee itself, but how long caffeine remains in the blood, that influences the risk of diabetes.

Hi, I'm Jordan, and I need a daily caffeine fix. (Hi, Jordan!) Initially, I was drawn to the fun of snatching up seasonal lattes. (That's how they get ya.) Soon after, I appreciated coffee for its ...

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The average adult drinks around 10-11 cups of beverages a day. What we drink can be relatively neutral, healthful or harmful to our brains. What you sip each day may do more for your brain than you ...

Drinking coffee on an empty stomach may raise the risk of increased stomach acidity and gastrointestinal discomfort. It may also affect hormone levels.

Caffeine is increasingly added to unnecessary products and marketed to kids, risking health for profit. Consumers should push ...