Home » Caffeine

Articles Tagged with ''Caffeine''

Impact of Caffeine Withdrawal

This disorder falls under the heading “Caffeine-Related Disorders,” but in a new guide, that section includes a new entry: “caffeine withdrawal.”

June 4, 2013

The symptoms of caffeine withdrawal are transitory, they take care of themselves, explains a researcher.

Regulators Consider Caffeine

As the hubbub surrounding New York City’s attempt to curtail the sale of supersized beverages appears to have settled, regulators at the highest level have turned their attention to caffeine.

May 13, 2013

The products in focus are not solely beverage, and in fact, much of the concern seems to stem -- to a degree -- from a recent launch of a chewing gum.

FDA Examining Caffeine Content

The Food and Drug Administration is closely watching the marketing of food companies who are betting on snacks like potato chips, jelly beans and gum with a caffeinated kick.

May 2, 2013

The agency is already investigating the safety of energy drinks and energy shots, prompted by consumer reports of illness and death.

Caffeine and Cognition

A recent study has added new evidence to caffeine's effect on cognitive performance in children and teens.

April 25, 2013

A total of of 96 children and adolescents were given caffeine or placebo and then put through memory tests, reaction time tests, and color-word tasks.

Going Global--Beverages

Green coffee extract makes its way into Canada, while other countries around the world see their own takes on more functional drinks.

April 25, 2013

Starbucks is taking its RTD sparkling green coffee energy beverage, Refreshers, into Canada.

Coffee Break

American consumers appear to view even the most troubled economy in decades as little deterrent to their need for a daily cup of joe.

April 11, 2013

Zagat has completed its first survey to delve into the coffee-drinking habits of American consumers; they’ve discovered that even in the worst of the economic crisis, coffee lovers are loathe to sacrifice their beany brew.

Caffeine-consuming Bacteria

Scientists at the University of Texas and the University of Iowa have created a synthetic bacteria that grows thanks to one of humankind's favorite stimulants -- caffeine.

April 1, 2013

The bacteria can be added to any caffeinated beverage, and it will grow according to the levels of caffeine in the drink.

Xyience Adds a Pair

Xenergy + Hydration, Xenergy + Tea and Xenergy + Lemonade are zero-calorie, sugar-free and vitamin fortified drinks that are made with all natural flavors and colors.

March 11, 2013

The energy drink that prides itself on being "the energy drink of the health club, not the nightclub" has added a couple of new varieties to its line.

Coffee for Life

Scientists have discovered that drinking coffee can add years to a person's life.

February 28, 2013

Scientists have discovered that drinking coffee can add years to a person's life.

Study: Cut Caffeine to Build Baby's Weight

Women should consider giving up coffee in pregnancy, according to a scientist whose study found that drinking even a single mug a day appeared to reduce baby birthweights.

February 19, 2013

Women should consider giving up coffee in pregnancy, according to a scientist whose study found that drinking even a single mug a day appeared to reduce baby birthweights.