Caffeine

Can coffee interfere with antibiotics? New study reveals a possible link

German scientists have discovered that caffeine can interfere with antibiotics like amoxicillin and ciprofloxacin in bacteria, raising questions about how diet may influence drug effectiveness

'I drank matcha every day, then I noticed my hair was falling out'

An Instagram creator linked daily matcha with sudden hair loss - experts say timing, tannins, and poor iron absorption may be the surprising culprits behind it

Berries, blooms: Manipur startups venture beyond caffeinated drinks

Aiming to present tea lovers an alternative to caffeine-based beverages, a number of young Manipur entrepreneurs are experimenting with indigenously grown plants to produce flavoured herbal drinks. Sumac berries, gooseberries and banana peels are among the ingredients that go into the making of these unconventional beverages. For Elizabeth Yambem, the founder of 'Dwellers Teas', the longingness for home and the desire to reconnect with childhood memories prompted her to launch her own brand of beverages. "We produce more than 10 varieties of herbal tea and employ 20 women at our Uripok manufacturing unit in Imphal West district. Our products are sold outside the state, too," Yambem told PTI. She said her company procures locally grown indigenous plants cultivated by farmers from various villages and hill districts, including Phayeng in Imphal West, and Ukhrul. "I wanted to relive the childhood memories of Sumac berries, gooseberries, the vibrant Red Roselle, and the bittersweet ..

Love coffee? Here's when too much caffeine starts hurting your health

Caffeine overload can trigger anxiety, poor sleep, and fatigue; experts share how to spot the warning signs and switch to healthier alternatives without the crash

Caffeinated energy drinks: Do they give you wings, or just weigh you down?

Love energy drinks? Your body might not. From spiking anxiety to disrupting sleep and hormones, doctors explain what those shiny cans may be doing to young people

Researchers use caffeine, AI as ways to boost EV efficiency, trim costs

In one of many novel discoveries uncovered by scientists in the alternative-energy field, researchers in Japan have found a way to boost efficiency and trim costs. Their secret is caffeine

Drinking tea, coffee may increase the ability to withstand pain: Study

It's not just caffeine, a study has shown, for example, that a plant-based diet can actually help increase pain tolerance

Caffeine has no benefit after 3 nights of sleep restriction

After restricting sleep to 5 hours per night, caffeine use no longer improved alertness or performance after three nights