Caffeine in Medical News

More Evidence That Caffeine Can Jolt Memory

High doses may protect against Alzheimer's symptoms, study in mice suggests SUNDAY, July 5 (HealthDay News) -- The growing evidence that caffeine consumption may help treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease has received an extra boost from two new studies. Florida researchers report th...

Technology, Caffeine Keeping Teens Awake

Many routinely get just 3 to 5 hours sleep per night, study shows,,,, THURSDAY, May 28 (HealthDay News) -- Just one in five teens is getting the recommended eight hours of sleep each night. The rest may be texting the night away with the help of highly-caffeinated energy drinks, acco...

BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter - Why Does Caffeine Have a Stimulating Effect?

LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The very first thing many people do when they stumble out of bed in the morning is pour themselves a cup of coffee. The substance in the hot brew that helps wake you up is well-known all over the world: caffeine. Caffeine doesn't only come from cof...

Consuming small amounts of caffeine when pregnant may affect the growth of an unborn child

Consuming caffeine at any time during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of fetal growth restriction (low birth weight), according to research published on bmj.com today. Although some previous studies have also shown this, this BMJ study additionally shows that any amount and ty...

Study examines association between caffeine consumption and breast cancer risk

Caffeine consumption does not appear to be associated with overall breast cancer risk, according to a report in the October 13 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine , one of the JAMA/Archives journals. However, there is a possibility of increased risk for women with benign breast disease or fo...

Cutting caffeine may help control diabetes

DURHAM, NC Daily consumption of caffeine in coffee, tea or soft drinks increases blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes and may undermine efforts to control their disease, say scientists at Duke University Medical Center. Researchers used new technology that measured participants ...

Once Again, Caffeine Linked to Miscarriage

Drinking more than 200 milligrams daily doubles risk, study finds,,,, MONDAY, Jan. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Caffeine consumption by pregnant women can increase the risk of miscarriage, a new study reports. And, it doesn't matter if the caffeine comes from coffee, tea, soda or hot choc...

Kaiser Permanente study shows link between caffeine and miscarriage

January 21, 2008 (Oakland, Calif.) High doses of daily caffeine during pregnancy whether from coffee, tea, caffeinated soda or hot chocolate -- cause an increased risk of miscarriage, according a new study by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research. The study controlled, for the first time, p...

Ovarian cancer risk not affected by alcohol and smoking, but reduced by caffeine

A new study has found that cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption do not have an effect on ovarian cancer risk, while caffeine intake may lower the risk, particularly in women not using hormones. The study is published in the March 1, 2008 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the America...

Smoking and Caffeine Inversely Associated With Parkinson's Disease

Individuals with Parkinson's disease are less likely to smoke or consume high doses of caffeine than their family members who do not have the disease//, according to a report. Smoking cigarettes, consuming caffeine and taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications (such as aspiri...

Pepsi to Put Caffeine Content on Labels

Drinks giant PepsiCo is to disclose the caffeine content on cans and bottles of its flagship soda Pepsi, a move that comes amidst mounting// debate surrounding the substance. The new labels, which coincide with the brand's new look, list caffeine as an ingredient and also separately state "ca...

Youngsters on a new ‘high’ with caffeine supplemens

There is an alarming rise in the number of youngsters today suffer from disorders that arise out of the excessive use of caffeine supplements apart from caffeinated drinks// like coffee or sodas. Recent reviews done at the Illinois Poison Center found out that more that 12 % require hospitalization...

More Caffeine Could Mean a Greater Acceptance Tendency

According to a research conducted by the researchers at the University of Queensland it was found that coffee can help to persuade someone to agree with your ideas // . The results of the study were published in the European Journal of Social Psychology. The study enquired about the people’s attitu...

Premature Babies Profit From Caffeine Therapy

A study suggests that caffeine helps to regulate breathing abnormalities of premature babies. Artificial breathing equipments are less in need for apnea// when infants are treated with caffeine therapy and found to have a lower incidence of abnormal lung development a study says. About 2,0...

Coffee Increases Heart Attack Risk In Slow Caffeine Metabolizers

Individuals who have a slower rate of caffeine metabolism as determined by their genetic constitution seem to have an increased risk //for development of non-fatal heart attack, following increased intake of coffee. Coffee is the most important source of caffeine and deserves the credit of be...

The Link Between Caffeine Drinks And Obesity

Researchers claim to have found that an energy drink containing sugar, added caffeine and guarana causes the body to convert sugar into fat more rapidly than drinks such as lemonade. // Lemonade and other sodas are already being blamed by consumer groups for their role in increasing childhood obes...

Research unearths how caffeine prevents us from sleeping

Although it has been a known fact that caffeine in coffee can keep us awake, even when we feel sleepy, it was not clear how exactly this happens.// Scientists from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas have found out exactly how caffeine keeps us awake. As the brain cells b...

Ill Effects Of Caffeine

According to a research conducted by the Department of Health Bureau of Food Sanitation it was found that high amount of caffeine intake resulted in dizziness// and stomach upsets. Hence the Taiwan's health department has issued strong warning to public about the ill effects of caffeine. Ev...

Global Health Trax, Inc. Announces New Marketing Campaign for Oxygen Elements Max Product

...utrients in the body more effectively by maximizing their usage and absorption. Although most of the popular energy drinks on the market today contain caffeine to give the initial energy "boost" they also typically contain other ingredients such as certain B vitamins that also help the body produce more energ...

Metabolife(R) Reminds Us That the Little Things We Do Can Bring Positive Change to Our Lives and the Lives of Others

...life ( www.metabolife.com ) is a dietary supplement brand with six products that include Metabolife Ultra(R), Metabolife(R) Green Tea, Metabolife(R) caffeine Free, Metabolife(R) Break Through, Metabolife(R) Extreme Energy and Metabolife(R) Aqua Slim(TM). All the Metabolife products are supported by MLifeSu...

Atlanta Sleep Medicine Clinic Views Representative Henry Waxman's Denial of Restless Leg Syndrome as a Sign of General Lack of Awareness of the Sleep Disorder

...elp . For instance, some vitamin deficiencies can elevate the severity of RLS symptoms. In addition some medications may make RLS worse. Eliminating caffeine and alcohol intake and keeping your diet healthy and balanced may also help minimize the effects of RLS. About The Atlanta Sleep Medicine Clinic...

Burner Balm Gets International Attention

...t will energize you while simultaneously curbing your appetite. The science behind the product is simple, Green Tea, Hoodia, Chromium Picolinate & caffeine have all been proven for many years to be effective as dietary supplements. When these ingredients are blended together as extracts into our flavored...

PureSport Athletes Phelps and Liukin Named Athletes of the Year at 2009 ESPY Awards

...ing with PureSport since before Beijing and it's made a huge difference in my endurance level," says Liukin. "I also love that it tastes great, has no caffeine and has about half the calories of other sports drinks." According to Humphrey, the secret to PureSport is its 2.67-to-1 carbohydrate-to-prot...

Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Answers Call For Safe Science-Based Weight Loss

...tastes that way. And, because of the effective thermogenic, metabolic, fat oxidation and performance enhancing ingredients that share its makeup, the caffeine and Green Tea Extracts included as well are literally 'an assault on stored fat and a deterrent on the fat you consume'. Store orders for Max De-L...

The Path to Pregnancy: Fairhaven Health Offers New Natural Products to Help Couples Conceive

...ents, and dietary changes can help to restore hormonal balance and improve a couple's chances of having a healthy baby. In addition, drinking alcohol, caffeine intake and smoking can negatively impact conception odds. Cycle Irregularity As conception can only occur 4-5 days prior to and on the day of ovu...

Caffeine reverses memory impairment in Alzheimer's mice

...develop symptoms of Alzheimer's disease were given caffeine the equivalent of five cups of coffee a day thei...oday in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease , show caffeine significantly decreased abnormal levels of the pro...us research by the Florida ADRC group showing that caffeine in early adulthood prevented the onset of memory p...

Pay Attention to Signs That Say You're Too Tired to Drive

...ss or hamper your driving ability. If you do start to feel sleepy, pull over to a safe place and take a 15- to 20-minute nap. Remember that while caffeine can help keep you awake, the liquid form in coffee or other drinks takes about 20 to 30 minutes to take effect, so having some before a short nap can ...

BayCare Health System Sleep Disorder Centers Offer Help for Sleepless Nights

... or meditate before bedtime Count backwards from 100 by threes Exercise more but not within three hours of sleep time Restrict caffeine eight hours before sleep Keep a regular sleep and wake up schedule Only use the bedroom for sleep and relations (no computer, televisi...

The First High Performance Sports Water - AquaHydrate - to Offer Ionic Minerals Through Exclusive Agreement With Natural Foods Pioneer, Trace Minerals Research

... is aimed at discerning consumers in the health and fitness markets who are looking for an all natural alternative to sports drinks loaded with sugar, caffeine and additives. The company can be reached at: www.AquaHydrate.com . About Trace Minerals Research For 35 years, Trace Minerals Research ...

Indiana U. research at the American College of Sports Medicine conference

...mation about the other studies is not embargoed caffeine SHOWN AS EFFECTIVE AT REDUCING EXERCISE-INDUCED AS...diana University study found that the ingestion of caffeine within an hour of exercise can reduce the symptoms... asthma (EIA). A large dose -- 9 milligrams of caffeine per kilogram of body weight -- was as effective as...

Stimulant Chewing Gum Can Be Dangerous for Kids

...ffee. The boy met the criteria for diagnosis of caffeine intoxication, said the doctors. "Our patient…presumably had high caffeine sensitivity in view of his low habitual caffeine intake, so 320 mg was a substantial amount of caff...

Headache Sufferers Turn to Neurologychannel for Reliable Information about New Headache Treatments

...nts. Headache causes range from seasonal allergies, hay fever, and sinus pressure to colds and flu; from tension and stress to eye strain and caffeine withdrawal; and from head trauma to brain tumors and other medical conditions. “Headaches can have a significant impact on daily life, no matter...

Pills Plus Psychotherapy Can Beat Insomnia

...ine program at the Montefiore Sleep-Wake Disorders Center in New York City, has some suggestions that may help you get a restful night: Limit your caffeine use, including coffee, tea, soda, iced tea and chocolate. Exercise, but do so at least five or six hours before bedtime. Limit alcohol and cigar...

Video: NSF Enlists Renowned Women's Health Expert to 'School' America on Sleeping Smart

... being active again. Tips for Sleeping Smart Establish a regular bed and wake time Avoid nicotine altogether and avoid caffeine close to bedtime Avoid alcohol Exercise regularly (but complete the workout at least 3 hours before bedtime) Establish a re...

New Research Suggests Drinking as Little as One Cup of Black Tea Per Day May Help Maintain Cardiovascular Function and Heart Health

... men (mean age 33), the researchers assigned participants to one of five prescribed intakes of black tea over five periods lasting one week each. The caffeine level of each dose was standardized but the dose of tea flavonoids was controlled at levels of 0 (the control dose), 100, 200, 400 and 800 mg of tea f...

Trouble Sleeping? Try These Tips

...d Sleep Disorders Center at Baylor Regional Medical Center in Texas offers these explanations why, and tips on how to get more shut-eye: Control caffeine . The cycle of downing a large cup of coffee to wake up in the morning and more after dinner, whether out of habit or desire to stay up late, counters...

enlyten Signs Shaquille O'Neal as Official Spokesperson

...eded electrolytes prior to and during athletic exertion to help prevent cramping and delay fatigue. The Energy strips are formulated with B vitamins, caffeine and herbs to meet the most demanding energy needs. enlyten Antioxidant strips are a blend of antioxidants that have been shown to neutralize free radi...

Ear Health News: Natural Treatments to Ease Tinnitus Intensity

...ad & Neck Surgery at New York Medical College. There are several lifestyle changes Dr. Cheng suggests tinnitus patients to try: Avoiding caffeine or alcohol Managing stress Avoiding exposure to additional loud noises which can aggravate tinnitus further (invest in a good pair of ear plugs)...

Energy drinks may be harmful to people with hypertension, heart disease

...alth," Dr. Kalus says. Researchers believe the caffeine and taurine levels in energy drinks could be respo...nergy drinks on the market boast similar levels of caffeine and taurine, a non-essential amino acid derivative often found in meat and fish. The caffeine levels in energy drinks are equivalent to at least...

HIPAA Amendments Contained in President Obama's Stimulus Bill Among New Sessions Added to HCCA's 2009 Compliance Institute

...ically to meet the needs of today's health care compliance officers and their staff. This new session addressing HIPAA Amendments -- "Who needs caffeine when you have the stimulus bill; How the Recent Stimulus Plan Impacts Health Care Providers: What Every Compliance Officer Needs to Know " -- is sche...