Saturday, November 21, 2009

caffeine

Health Buzz: New Heart Pump Outperforms Old Model and Other Health News

Panel recommends against routine mammography before age 50; caffeinated alcohol drinks are scrutinized. more >>

Safety of Caffeinated Alcohol Drinks Is Under Federal Spotlight

FDA investigates brands like Joose, Four Loko, and Liquid Charge that are popular with teen drinkers. more >>

FDA Questions Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks

Companies asked to show proof of safety and lawfulness of selling such beverages more >>

Green Tea May Help Prevent Oral Cancer

Small study reports evidence of cancer-fighting properties more >>

Coffee May Slow Liver Disease

Finding could be good news for those with hepatitis C, researchers say more >>

Health Tip: Cut Back Slowly on Caffeine

Reduce your risk of withdrawal side effects more >>

With Fancy Coffees, Calories Can Add Up

Popular blended beverages may be 'weighing you down,' health official says more >>

High-Octane Caffeine May Trigger Headaches

Heavy use linked to occasional headaches, small jolt tied to chronic head pain, study finds more >>

Stress, Bad Bedtime Habits Cause Insomnia

For a good night's sleep, follow these expert tips more >>

More Evidence That Caffeine Can Jolt Memory

High doses may protect against Alzheimer's symptoms, study in mice suggests more >>

Health Buzz: HIV Testing for Teens and Other Health News

Why quercetin, the supplement, appeals to athletes and cancer patients; coffee--good or bad? more >>

6 Signs of Caffeine Addiction

Caffeine withdrawal typically sets in after 12 to 24 hours of abstaining from caffeinated drinks. more >>

Is Coffee Bad for You? Actually, Drinking Coffee May Be Good for You

Excess coffee consumption is bad for pregnant women, but it may benefit health in certain other groups. more >>

Stimulant Chewing Gum Can Be Dangerous for Kids

Case report details how two packs sent 13-year-old to hospital more >>

Health Tip: Signs That You've Had Too Much Caffeine

Should you be drinking less coffee, tea or soda? more >>

Trouble Sleeping? Try These Tips

What you do and drink before bedtime can have an effect more >>

Fitness Buzz: Caffeine, Beef, and More

Here’s the fitness, exercise, diet, and nutrition news you may have missed this week. more >>

Caffeine May Offer Some Skin Cancer Protection

It might one day be used as an ingredient in sunscreen, researchers say more >>

Coffee or Tea Consumption May Lower Stroke Risk

Drinking more of either beverage seems to bestow benefits, studies show more >>

Coffee Drinking Lowers Women's Stroke Risk

Two or more cups a day boosts protection for nonsmokers, study finds more >>

Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Protect Against Disabilities

Study found healthy older adults were better able to carry out daily tasks more >>

Health Hot Docs: Can Caffeine Cause Hallucinations? A Rise in Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Today's selection of timely reports. more >>

Take More Naps

A new study shows they recharge you better than caffeine or sleeping late. more >>

Health Tip: Caffeine and Pregnancy

Avoid the stimulant while you're expecting more >>

Health Buzz: Rainfall's Autism Link and Other Health News

Fibromyalgia, drinking coffee during pregnancy, and the limited appeal of limited-benefit health plans. more >>

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