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Hospital Coffee Machines Aren't Germ-Spreaders, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2023
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Hospital coffee machines have received some side-eye as a potential source of spreading infection, but a new study debunks the belief.
“To our great relief…a general ban on coffee makers doesn't seem necessary,” concluded researchers led by
Tea Drinkers May Gain Better Blood Sugar Control
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2023
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Drinking dark tea daily may help balance blood sugar levels and stave off type 2 diabetes, the form of the disease most closely tied to obesity.
This is the main message from a new study that looked at tea-drinking habits and diabetes risk among people in China.
Fo...
Coffee Won't Raise Preemie Birth Risk, But Smoking Certainly Will: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2023
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Smoking during pregnancy is a significant risk factor for premature births, but drinking coffee is not, new research suggests.
Women who smoked during pregnancy were 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to nonsmokers, a risk that was double that of pr...
During Pregnancy, the Less Caffeine the Better: Expert
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 23, 2023
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When it comes to pregnancy and caffeinated drinks, less is best, says an expert, warning women to avoid energy drinks in particular.
“Energy drinks contain varying amounts of caffeine, so check nutrition labels to understand how much caffeine and other ingredients they...
Is Coffee's Morning Jolt Mostly Placebo?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2023
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Coffee kickstarts many a sleepyhead's day, but a new study argues that it's not the caffeine alone that provides the morning wake-up.
People who took a basic caffeine pill did not experience the same sort of brain boost they did from sipping a cup of coffee, according to...
Drink Up: Coffee Won't Affect Your Heart Rhythms
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 23, 2023
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A new study has some heartening news for coffee lovers: That morning cup is unlikely to make your heart skip a beat.
The study, published March 23 in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that drinking coffee does not seem to predispose healthy people to pr...
Smoking Plus Mental Illness Can Send Caffeine Intake Soaring
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2023
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One group of Americans drinks more caffeinated beverages than all others.
That's people who smoke cigarettes and also have serious mental illness, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, according to new research.
While Americans overall are drinking more c...
Kicking the Coffee Habit But Scared of Withdrawal? Try Decaf
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2023
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Researchers may have found a way for coffee-lovers to cut back without suffering symptoms of caffeine withdrawal like headache, fatigue, bad mood and irritability.
It's a cup of decaf.
Could Coffee Lower a Woman's Odds of Diabetes After Pregnancy?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 26, 2022
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Women who had diabetes during pregnancy might want to treat themselves to another cup of joe.
New research shows that drinking coffee may lower their risk of type 2 diabetes.<...
Coffee Might Pose Danger to Folks With Severe High Blood Pressure
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2022
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Plenty of people enjoy a cup or two, or maybe three or four, of coffee every day.
But new research shows that people with severe high blood pressure ("hypertension") should steer clear of drinking too much java.
The study found that for those with blood pressure o...
Even a Little Coffee in Pregnancy Might Stunt a Child's Growth
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- November 1, 2022
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Most pregnant women are told it's safe to have one cup of coffee a day because it won't trigger miscarriages or preterm deliveries, but new research suggests a surprising risk: Moms-to-be who consume caffeine, even in small amounts, may have shorter kids.
"The main takea...
Coffee Might Perk Up Your Heart and Life Span
- By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2022
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Folks who drink two or three cups of coffee daily appear to live longer than people who don't care for the beverage, new resear...
Coffee Might Give Some Men an Edge Battling Prostate Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2022
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For some men battling prostate cancer, drinking coffee may offer not just a quick pick-me-up but longer survival.
Research is still in the early phases, but a new study finds an association ...
Have a Cuppa: Tea Might Lower Your Odds for Diabetes
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2022
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Now might be a good time to brew another cup of tea.
Researchers studying the impact of tea found that drinking four or more cups of black, g...
Could Black Tea Lengthen Your Life?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2022
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A cup of tea can soothe your spirit, but drinking a couple of cups each day may also lower your chances of dying early, new research suggests.
In the study of nearly 500,000 men and women who took part in the U.K. Biobank, researchers found that compared with people who ...
Why Coffee & Cigarette Is a Morning Ritual for Millions
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2022
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Smokers in the throes of nicotine withdrawal when they wake up in the morning may crave not just a cigarette but a cup of coffee along with it.
Science can explain that.
You Can Drink Coffee With Your Thyroid Medication: Study
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 13, 2022
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It's OK to drink coffee soon after taking a liquid thyroid medication, a new study finds.
Current product labels and treatment guidelines recommend patients take
Coffee Is Kind to Your Kidneys
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2022
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There's more good news for coffee lovers who already reap its other health benefits -- your favorite beverage may also help pro...
Will Coffee Raise Your Cholesterol?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2022
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People who rely on coffee for a pick-me-up may also see a boost in their cholesterol levels - especially if they sip an unfiltered variety, a new study suggests.
The researchers found that among more than 21,000 Norwegian adults, those who indulged in several cups of
Drink Up! Daily Coffee Tied to Longer, Healthier Life
- Consumer news
- March 24, 2022
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In yet another finding that highlights the health perks coffee can brew, new studies show that having two to three cups a day not only wakes you up, it's also good for your heart and may help you live longer.
In this largest ever analysis of nearly 383,000 men and women ...
Love Black Coffee & Dark Chocolate? It Could Be in Your DNA
- Cara Murez
- December 30, 2021
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If you like your coffee black, it could be that your grandpa or your great-aunt did, too.
A preference for black coffee and also for dark chocolate seems to lie in a person's genes, scientists report.
It's not the taste that these individuals actually love, but it...
Could Coffee Help Lower Your Odds for Alzheimer's?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 30, 2021
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Coffee lovers know a steaming cup of java can quickly deliver energy and mental clarity every morning, but new research suggests it may also guard against Alzheimer's disease in the long run.
"Worldwide, a high proportion of adults drink coffee every day, making it one o...
Your Plant-Based Diet Could Really Help the Planet
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2021
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Worried about climate change? You can do something about it every time you lift your fork, a new study suggests.
Folks can reduce their personal carbon footprint by eating less red meat, nibbling fewer sweets and cutting back on tea, coffee and booze, according to the fi...
Could Coffee or Tea Lower Your Odds for Dementia and Stroke?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2021
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A few cups of your favorite brew -- coffee or tea -- each day might help keep stroke and dementia at bay, a large new study suggests.
For close to 14 years, scientists stacked up coffee and tea consumption against the risk of stroke and dementia among nearly 366,000 heal...
A Little Coffee May Be Healthy in Pregnancy
- Cara Murez
- November 16, 2021
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Many women dread having to give up coffee during their pregnancy, but new research suggests that consuming a little caffeine while expecting might not necessarily be a bad thing.
"While we were not able to study the association of consumption above the recommended limit,...
Knowing Your A-Fib Triggers Could Help You Avoid It: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2021
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People suffering from dangerous abnormal heart rhythms can take matters into their own hands and figure out what is triggering their episodes, researchers report.
Folks with atrial fibrillation (a-fib) were able to reduce their episodes of the irregular heartbeat by 40% ...
Your Morning Cup of Coffee Can Affect Your Heart's Rhythms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2021
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Your daily cup of joe might be a quick pick-me-up, but it comes with a mixed bag of good and not-so-good effects on your health, a new study reports.
Drinking coffee helps people stay more active, but it also significantly robs some of sleep, researchers say.
...
Daily Coffee May Protect the Heart
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2021
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The latest buzz on coffee? It may be good for your heart, a new, large study suggests.
Drinking light to moderate amounts -- up to three cups a day -- may lower the risk of stroke, fatal heart disease and all-cause death, researchers found.
"Regular coffee consumpt...
Could Coffee, Veggies Lower Your Odds for COVID-19?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2021
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Coffee delivers the boost that many people need to start their day. Now, new research suggests this breakfast powerhouse may also provide some protection against COVID-19.
Consuming vegetables and having been breastfed might also reduce your COVID-19 risk, according to t...
Coffee Won't Upset Your Heartbeat. It Might Even Calm It
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2021
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For decades, doctors have warned folks suffering from heart rhythm problems to avoid coffee, out of concern that a caffeine jolt might prompt a herky-jerky heartbeat.
But a large new study has found that most people can enjoy their morning joe or afternoon diet cola free...
Coffee Could Perk Up Your Liver
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2021
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Want to be good to your liver? Pour yourself another cup o' joe.
British researchers report that coffee of all kinds may reduce your risk for chronic liver disease.
Whether your java jolt is caffeinated or decaffeinated, ground or instant, makes no difference in it...
Too Much Caffeine Might Raise Your Odds for Glaucoma
- Robert Preidt
- June 7, 2021
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That third or fourth cup of coffee may do more than make your heart race: New research suggests it could significantly increase your risk of glaucoma if you're genetically predisposed to the eye disease.
The study included more than 120,000 British people, aged 39 to 73,...
Sleep Deprived? Coffee Can Only Help So Much
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 2, 2021
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You know you've done it -- stayed up too late and relied on coffee to get through the next day -- but new research suggests that caffeine can only do so much.
That cup or cups of coffee may keep you awake the following day, but your performance is likely to be subpar, es...
Energy Drink Habit Led to Heart Failure in a Young Man
- Ernie Mundell and Cara Murez HealthDay Reporters
- April 16, 2021
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Energy drinks provide millions with a quick, caffeinated boost, but one young man's story could be a warning about overconsumption, experts say.
In the case of the 21-year-old, daily heavy intake of these drinks may have led to life-threatening heart and kidney failure, ...
COVID Shot Earlier in Pregnancy Better for Baby: Study
- Robert Preidt
- April 6, 2021
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The sooner a pregnant woman gets a COVID-19 vaccine, the more likely she is to transfer protective antibodies to her baby, a new, small study suggests.
"This just gives extra fuel for people who are on the fence or just think, 'Maybe I'll wait until after I deliver,'" sa...
Even a Little Coffee in Pregnancy Could Impact Newborn's Weight: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 25, 2021
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As little as half a cup of coffee each day might be enough to stunt the growth and birth weight of a baby in the womb, a new study claims.
Women who consumed an average 50 milligrams of caffeine per day -- equivalent to half a cup of coffee -- had infants that were 2.3 o...
Is Any Amount of Coffee Safe for Baby During Pregnancy?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 12, 2021
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Too much coffee during pregnancy could lead to kids with behavior problems later on.
That's the key takeaway from new research that examined 9,000 brain scans from 9- and 10-year-olds as part of the largest long-term study of brain development and child health.
"Th...
AHA News: Hoping to Find Out Her Baby's Sex, She Learned of a Serious Heart Defect
- American Heart Association News
- February 12, 2021
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Latisha Wilborne was excited. She and her husband had tried for a year to get pregnant, and now, 20 weeks pregnant, she was at a doctor's visit with her two sisters where an ultrasound would determine if she was having a girl or boy. A party to celebrate the news was just days...
Daily Coffee Tied to Lower Risk for Heart Failure
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- February 9, 2021
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Fill up that mug: Having one or more cups of caffeinated coffee a day may reduce your risk of heart failure, new research suggests.
There was one caveat, however: Decaffeinated coffee doesn't appear to provide the same protection as caffeine-rich blends.
"The assoc...
Daily Green Tea, Coffee Tied to Lower Risk for 2nd Heart Attack, Stroke
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 4, 2021
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If you have had a heart attack and a stroke, you might want to stock up on green tea.
New research from Japan finds survivors who drink plenty of green tea may live longer lives.
Stroke survivors who drank at least seven cups per day were 62% less likely to die dur...
Coffee Might Help Ward Off Prostate Cancer
- Robert Preidt and Ernie Mundells
- January 12, 2021
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A cup of java may not be a bad idea for men's health: Drinking lots of coffee may reduce their risk of prostate cancer, researchers report.
The investigators analyzed data from 16 studies conducted around the world. Together, the studies involved more than a million men,...
Coffee, Green Tea Might Extend Life for Folks With Type 2 Diabetes
- Serena Gordon
- October 22, 2020
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If you've got type 2 diabetes and love drinking green tea or coffee, new research suggests you may be reducing your odds of a premature death.
But you need to really love these drinks. The study found that having four or more cups of green tea along with two ...
Could Coffee Reduce Parkinson's Risk?
- Robert Preidt
- October 5, 2020
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Caffeine may reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease in people who have a gene mutation associated with the movement disorder, researchers report.
"These results are promising and encourage future research exploring caffeine and caffeine-related therapies to lessen th...
Coffee May Slow Spread of Colon Cancer
- Alan Mozes
- September 17, 2020
- Full Page
Just a few cups of coffee a day may help slow down the deadly progression of advanced colon cancer, new research finds.
Of the nearly 1,200 patients in the study, those who drank four or more cups of java on a daily basis had 36% higher odds of surviving during t...
There's No Safe Amount of Caffeine in Pregnancy: Report
- E.J. Mundell
- August 25, 2020
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Women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant may need to forgo coffee, tea, sodas and other sources of caffeine. A new data analysis finds no safe level of the drug during this time.
"The cumulative scientific evidence supports pregnant women and women contempla...
Coffee: Good for You or Not?
- Amy Norton
- July 22, 2020
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Coffee has been tied to many potential health benefits, but people should drink it for pleasure, and not disease prevention.
That's one of the main conclusions of a new research review. In it, researchers give an overview of the evidence on coffee and caffeine -- the...
Drink Up! Coffee Won't Harm Your Heart, Study Finds
- Steven Reinberg
- May 7, 2020
- Full Page
Your doctor may have cautioned that the caffeine in coffee can set your heart racing and cause an abnormal heartbeat. Well, that's bunk, a new study finds.
"We were unable to find any evidence that those who drank coffee had a higher risk of developing abnormal hear...
A Surprising Way to Make a Sweet Treat Taste Even Sweeter
- Robert Preidt
- April 24, 2020
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Like your sweets really sweet? Try enjoying them with a cup o' joe.
Coffee makes sweet foods taste even sweeter, a new study shows.
European researchers tested 156 volunteers' sense of taste and smell before and after they drank coffee. Their sensiti...
Coffee May Do a Heart Good, as Long as It's Filtered
- Amy Norton
- April 23, 2020
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Stay-at-home orders mean that many people are making their own morning coffee for the first time. Now, a timely new study suggests the healthiest way is with a drip coffee maker.
Researchers found that coffee drinkers typically enjoyed longer lives than nondrinkers, ...
Will a Jolt of Java Get Your Creative Juices Flowing?
- Robert Preidt
- March 9, 2020
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Your morning cup of coffee may help your focus and problem-solving skills, but it won't kick-start your creativity, a new study says.
"In Western cultures, caffeine is stereotypically associated with creative occupations and lifestyles, from writers and their coffee ...