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Decaf Coffee Benefits the Brain
By Rachael Rettner published
Decaffeinated coffee may protect against the cognitive decline that occurs with Type 2 diabetes and aging.
Brewing Controversy: Experts Say Four Loko Worse than Mixed Drinks
By Amanda Chan published
The FDA announced today that alcoholic beverages with added caffeine are illegal and dangerous. Experts explain why these drinks pack such a punch.
Eye-Opener: FDA Criticized for Ban on Alcoholic Energy Drinks
By Amanda Chan published
Group says FDA decision is overreach by government.
Caffeine Could Impair Women's Fertility
By Amanda Chan published
Caffeine relaxes the Fallopian tube muscles, which stops the egg from going from the ovaries to the womb.

Coffee-Drinking May Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer
By Rachael Rettner published
Drinking more than three cups of coffee a day was linked with a reduced risk ofbasal cell carcinoma.
The Healthy Geezer: What's Up with Those Weird Eye Twitches?
By Fred Cicetti published
Eye-twitching also called eye spasms or blinking disorder is known technically as blepharospasm. It usually is not a serious condition.

The Truth About Guarana
By Luke Yoquinto published
The seeds of the guarana fruit are about the size of coffee beans, but they contain more than twice as much caffeine, along with other compounds.

7 Holiday Stress Busters
By Lindsey Konkel published
Seven surefire strategies for managing holiday stress.
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