The search for a stimulant-free alternative to coffee has often proven less than fruitful, with versions of the drink which lack not just caffeine's kick, but flavor.
Coffee has been shown to reduce the risk of skin cancer by helping kill off damaged cells that could otherwise turn into tumors, according to a U.S. study.
A new Alzheimer’s study by University of South Florida researchers has found that a yet unidentified component of coffee that interacts with the beverage’s caffeine boosts blood levels of a critical growth factor that seems to fight off the Alzheimer’s disease process.
A survey of more than 1,000 Americans nationwide found that those who scored high on the inspiration index cited taking a coffee break as one of their most inspiring activities.
The National Coffee Association (NCA) has found young adults are increasingly turning to coffee. NCA’s 2011 National Coffee Drinking Trends (NCDT) data indicate coffee consumption among those 18-29 has rebounded to levels last seen in 2008-2009.
Some 90% of the world’s population consumes caffeine in one form or another, but what sets apart a coffee guzzler from their cup-a-day compatriots comes down to two genes, according to a new study.