Increasing Daily Coffee Consumption May Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Published April 24, 2014; by Harvard School of Public Health
"People who increased the amount of coffee they drank each day by more than one cup over a four-year period had a 11% lower risk for type 2 diabetes than those who made no changes to their coffee consumption, according to a new study led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers. In addition, the study found that those who decreased their coffee consumption by more than a cup per day increased their type 2 diabetes risk by 17%."
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Drinking Coffee May Decrease Depression Risk in Women
Published unknown; by Harvard School of Public Health
"A new study led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found that, among women, drinking coffee may reduce the risk of depression. The researchers, led by Michel Lucas, research fellow in nutrition, found the risk of depression to be 20% lower among women who drank four or more cups of caffeinated coffee than those who drank little or none. "
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How Coffee Loves us Back
Published September 28, 2015; by Harvard Gazette
"Coffee is everywhere, through history and across the world. And increasingly, science is demonstrating that its popularity is a good thing."
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A Comprehensive Overview of the Risks and Benefits of Coffee Consumption
Published April 13, 2016; by Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
"Coffee is a widely consumed beverage worldwide and extensive scientific research has been conducted to examine the relationship between coffee consumption and a wide range of chronic diseases and health outcomes, including total mortality, many cancers, cardiometabolic risk, liver disorders, and neurological conditions."
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Drink To Your Health: Study Links Daily Coffee Habit To Longevity
Published November 16, 2015; by WFYI Public Radio
"Coffee is a widely consumed beverage worldwide and extensive scientific research has been conducted to examine the relationship between coffee consumption and a wide range of chronic diseases and health outcomes, including total mortality, many cancers, cardiometabolic risk, liver disorders, and neurological conditions." Learn More at www.npr.org

The Effects of Caffeine on Health: The Benefits Outweigh the Risks
Published unknown; by Danielle Ennis
"Caffeine is a legal substance that many people indulge in on a daily basis, and it is the most popular drug in the world (Rogers 2012). Caffeinated products are found everywhere and are constantly being advertised. American society relies on coffee shops like Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks to start their morning routine. Through the language they use and how they portray their image, these businesses support a culture in which consumers need coffee in their everyday lives." Download Student Paper or Learn More at www.cola.unh.edu

Coffee and Health New Research Findings
Published September 15, 2003; by International Coffee Organization
"Proceedings of the International Seminar on Coffee and Health 40th Anniversary meeting of the ICO Cartagena, Colombia."Download PDF or Learn More at www.ico.org

Breast Cancer and the Consumption of Coffee
Published September 01, 1985; by Oxford Academic / American Journal of Epidemiology
"The hypothesis has been raised that coffee consumption may increase the incidence of breast cancer, based on the report that fibrocystic breast disease, a risk factor for breast cancer, regresses after abstention from coffee and other methylxanthines." Learn More at www.academic.oup.com

Caffeine Has Positive Effect on Memory, Johns Hopkins Researchers Say
Published January 12, 2014; by Johns Hopkins University
"Whether it's a mug full of fresh-brewed coffee, a cup of hot tea, or a can of soda, consuming caffeine is the energy boost of choice for millions who want to wake up or stay up. Now, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found another use for the popular stimulant: memory enhancer." Learn More at www.hub.jhu.edu

Coffee and Tea May Protect the Brain
Published January 01, 2015; by Scientific American Mind
"Coffee and tea may do more than just jolt you awake - they could also help keep your brain healthy, according to a slew of recent studies. Researchers have linked these beverages with protection from depression, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease." Learn More at www.scientificamerican.com

Drinking Coffee Could Reduce Chance of Early Death, Scientists Say
Published July 10, 2017; by Independent - UK
"Drinking around three cups of coffee a day has been linked to a lower risk of death "from any cause" in two new large-scale studies. The habits of coffee-lovers were shown to add years to their life - with high coffee consumption shown to reduce the risk of death from diseases related to circulation and digestion in particular." Learn More at www.independent.co.uk

11 Reasons You Should Drink Coffee Every Day
Published November 09, 2015; by Huffington Post
"There really can't be any adult in this great big world that has never tried coffee. It's consumed everywhere, and judging by the amount of Starbucks locations in the United States alone, (in 2012, there were 10,924!) we love our caffeine."Learn More at www.huffingtonpost.com

The Science of a Perfect Cup of Coffee
Published June, 2015; by Scientific American
"or sheer sensory enjoyment, few everyday experiences can compete with a good cup of coffee. The alluring aroma of steaming hot coffee just brewed from freshly roasted beans can drag sleepers from bed and pedestrians into cafes. And many millions worldwide would find getting through the day difficult without the jolt of mental clarity imparted by the caffeine in coffee. But underlying this seemingly commonplace beverage is a profound chemical complexity." Learn More at www.scientificamerican.com

Too Much Coffee?
Published November, 2015; by American Psychological Association
"Caffeine may be a grad student's best friend and research shows that it confers several mental health benefits. But new findings document the unappreciated downsides for people who consume too much."Learn More at www.apa.org