Team Italy has gone viral during the World Baseball Classic for drinking espresso in the dugout. Is there any potential benefit? We asked.

Toxic chemicals used in pet flea treatments are widespread in rivers across Wales and are harming wildlife, scientists say. A study found the problem was worse in urban areas, with pesticides reaching ...

Paraxanthine is the main metabolite produced when the body processes caffeine. The liver converts caffeine into three compounds: paraxanthine, theobromine and theophylline. Of these, paraxanthine is ...

Paraxanthine is the main metabolite of caffeine. Studies suggest it can boost alertness and focus, but the research base is ...

Mixing caffeine and alcohol may make you feel more alert, but it doesn't make you less intoxicated. Here's what to know.

Our furry friends may be part of the family, but their digestive systems are not like ours. While some foods are safe and ...

The Role of Caffeine in Our Daily Lives Many individuals kick off their day with a refreshing cup of tea or coffee. The ...

A staggering 94% of Americans use caffeine, 64% of whom do so on a daily basis. It’s the energy enhancer people start their ...

Scientists at Texas A&M are turning an everyday pick-me-up into a high-tech medical switch. By combining caffeine with CRISPR gene editing, researchers have created a system that allows cells to be ...

In PEOPLE’s exclusive clip from the upcoming episode of the TLC series, Angela — a 45-year-old single mother from Jersey Shore, New Jersey — is visiting a doctor for a checkup after pressure from her ...

A long-term analysis shows that people who drink caffeinated coffee and tea have a lower risk of developing dementia, although the study does not prove cause and effect. Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News ...

You don’t have to cut the morning caffeine drip to protect your brain against dementia in the future. New research shows that daily coffee or tea –– and yes, the caffeinated kind –– is associated with ...