Caffeinated beverages may help protect the brain, study says

February 11, 2026 11:25 AM

Caffeinated beverages may help protect the brain, study says

Drinking a few cups of caffeinated coffee or tea every day may help in a small way to preserve brain power and prevent dementia, researchers reported on Monday. People with the highest daily intake of caffeinated coffee had an 18% lower risk of developing dementia compared to those with the lowest such intake, according to a study based on responses to questionnaires by 132,000 U.S. adults spanning four decades. The study, published in JAMA, also found that the people with the highest intake h...

Coffee Board of India showcases varieties at World of Coffee Dubai

January 19, 2026 9:52 PM

Coffee Board of India showcases varieties at World of Coffee Dubai

The Coffee Board of India is leading the Coffees of India Pavilion at World of Coffee Dubai 2025, one of the most ambitious national showcases at the event, featuring over 50 exhibitors representing 14 Indian companies and stakeholders. The pavilion presents an extensive selection of Arabica and Robusta varieties, organic coffees, specialty blends and innovative value-added products from India's major growing regions. Distinctive coffees from Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu's Western Ghats, as...

Morning coffee inspires breakthrough in detecting toxic dyes in food and water

October 14, 2025 10:59 PM

Morning coffee inspires breakthrough in detecting toxic dyes in food and water

A phenomenon as simple as a coffee stain on a table may hold the key to detecting dangerous toxins in food and water at extremely low concentrations. Scientists at Raman Research Institute (RRI), supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, have developed a powerful and cost-effective technique that uses the coffee-stain effect to identify harmful dyes such as Rhodamine B at concentrations as low as one part per trillion. When a coffee droplet dries, it leaves a d...

Study links coffee, tea consumption to reduced risk of head and neck cancer

December 30, 2024 4:58 PM

Study links coffee, tea consumption to reduced risk of head and neck cancer

A new study has revealed that drinking coffee and tea may significantly lower the risk of developing head and neck cancers, a group that includes cancers of the mouth, throat, and larynx. Published in the peer-reviewed journal CANCER by the American Cancer Society, the research sheds light on the potential protective effects of these widely consumed beverages. The pooled analysis, conducted by the International Head and Neck Cancer Epidemiology Consortium, combined data from 14 studies involvi...

Coffee and Tea may reduce risk of head and neck cancer, study finds

December 23, 2024 8:06 PM

Coffee and Tea may reduce risk of head and neck cancer, study finds

Regular consumption of coffee and tea may help lower the risk of developing head and neck cancers, including cancers of the mouth and throat, according to a study published on Monday in the CANCER journal. These findings could hold significant implications for the global fight against one of the most prevalent forms of cancer. Head and neck cancer is the seventh most common type of cancer worldwide, with rising rates, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The study analyzed data fro...