Suddenly stopping caffeine can cause the brain to go into withdrawal. This happens because caffeine temporarily block receptors, and then when the caffeine is stopped, the brain releases too much of ...

We already know that the stimulating powers of caffeine make it an unsuitable choice for a late-night drink – at least if you want to get any shut-eye. But a new study adds a whole extra level of ...

Could coffee help to counteract some of the effects of alcohol on the brain, and potentially limit the risk of addiction? That's what's suggested by a new study of how caffeine interacts with the ...

The effects of high and low consumption of caffeine on the brain’s dopamine transporter binding in patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Regular high caffeine consumption affects dopamine ...

Caffeine doesn't just make it harder to fall asleep; it changes how the brain behaves during rest. New research shows that caffeine alters brain activity in ways that make sleep look more like ...

Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant in the world. For many of us, a cup of coffee or tea is almost as routine as ...

Regular high caffeine consumption affects dopamine function in patients with Parkinson’s disease, shows a new international study led by the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital in ...

I recently stopped drinking coffee. Yeah, I know, why would anybody do that? For me it was a combination of health-related reasons, and overall I can say I’m happy I did. If you had asked me a few ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Whether enjoyed for the taste, the energy boost, or a bit of both, drinking coffee is a popular ...

Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed stimulants globally, with extensive research documenting its ability to enhance both cognitive and physical performance. Its consumption has been linked to ...

Adding sugar or artificial sweeteners to coffee disrupted the body clocks in mice more than coffee on its own, researchers have found, with it causing day and night to be reversed in some mice. If ...