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Brewing Up a Longer Life: Drink Coffee, Studies Suggest
By Cari Nierenberg published
People who drink coffee live longer, new studies find.
Teen's Death: How Caffeine Can Kill a Healthy Person
By Sara G. Miller published
A teen in South Carolina has died after drinking three caffeinated beverages in a short period of time.
Energy Drinks May Be Risky for People with Genetic Heart Condition
By Rachael Rettner published
Consuming energy drinks may be particularly risky for people with a certain genetic heart condition, a new study from Australia suggests.
Cup of Joe Could Fight Age-Related Inflammation
By Stephanie Bucklin published
Drinking coffee may reduce the inflammatory processes that naturally come with age, researchers said.
10 Interesting Facts About Caffeine
By Cari Nierenberg published
Can people really get "addicted" to caffeine? Can people die from a caffeine overdose? Here are the facts about the world's most popular mood-altering drug.
How Long Will Your Caffeine Buzz Last? Genes May Tell
By Sara G. Miller published
If one cup of coffee keeps you perked up all day, you may be able to thank your genes for that long-lasting caffeine kick, a new study finds.
Energy-Drink Habit Sends Man to ER with Heart Problems
By Rachael Rettner published
A previously healthy 28-year-old man wound up in the emergency room with heart problems after drinking two energy drinks a day for months.
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