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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?
What Would Happen If You Were to Drink Five 5-Hour Energy Drinks at Once?
By Nidhi Sharma published
Would you gain 25 hours of energy? Or would the consequences be more severe?
Why Coffee Could Be the Opposite of Cannabis
By Stephanie Pappas published
Coffee acts on the same system in the body as marijuana does.
Brewing Health Benefits: Hot Tea May Lower Glaucoma Risk
By Cari Nierenberg published
Hot tea may do more than warm your insides: Drinking at least one cup of caffeinated tea a day may lower a person's risk for glaucoma, a new study suggests.
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