Caffeine

No coffee, no Ritalin: The secret that keeps fighter pilots at peak alertness

Modafinil, originally developed in France in the 1970s, was approved for the treatment of severe sleep disorders such as narcolepsy.

Screengrab from an IDF video showing a pilot as he flies of Iranian territory. March 6, 2026.
Studies show that about half of the people who stop caffeine abruptly experience headaches

Decided to quit coffee? Here’s how to do it right, without withdrawal symptoms

 Coffee could reverse aging, say Queen Mary University scientists.

Study reveals caffeine enhances DNA repair and stress response in cells, potentially slowing aging

  Coca-Cola products are displayed inside a store in New York June 23, 2008

Children who drink caffeinated soda more likely to try alcohol within year


Yom Kippur's strangest trend: Meet the caffeine suppository

The 25-hour Yom Kippur fast can be even more diffcult for those addicted to caffeine. Here is how some orthodox Jews found a "backdoor solution."

 Caffeine suppositories for Yom Kippur

Rising caffeine levels spark calls for ban on energy drink sales to children

As caffeine content in energy drinks has climbed over the years, some countries and retailers have banned the products while a few require proof of age for purchase

 Colorful cans of energy drinks.

Can't sleep at night? These are the five mistakes you might be making

Alcohol, caffeine, and even water shortly before planning to fall asleep can be problematic.

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That ‘essential’ morning coffee may be a placebo, study finds

Scientists find that the boost you get from a morning ‘cuppa’ can’t be replicated with plain caffeine.

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Coffee doesn't really make you more awake. This is why

Yes, caffeine is the easiest way to give ourselves a boost of energy, but in practice, drinking it is like taking out a loan at a high interest rate.

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Pepsi and Coke enlarged mice's testicles. This is how it works

In a study, Pepsi and Coke were proven to enlarge mice testicles. Yes, this is true, and it seems that the mice were also happy with the results.

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Pre-marathon coffee? Caffeine helps performance, studies find

Numerous studies have found that caffeine consumption can boost physical endurance during high-intensity exercises like running, cycling or swimming.

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Work stressing you out? Here are some tips to help you balance yourself

There are many (many!) reasons for stress, but no matter what the reason, continuous mental stress is dangerous to your health.

 How can you manage high levels of stress in your day-to-day life? (illustrative)

This man drank 12 energy drink cans in 10 minutes and nearly died

A doctor warns of the dangerous consequences of having too many energy drinks after one gamer's pancreas started digesting itself.

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Enjoy energy drinks? They can cause heart problems 90 minutes after drinking

Some of us have already made energy drinks a part of our regular morning routine, but this isn't necessarily more effective than coffee.

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