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...

FSSAI tightens norms on use of term ‘tea’; says only Camellia sinensis qualifies

December 26, 2025 9:42 AM

FSSAI tightens norms on use of term ‘tea’; says only Camellia sinensis qualifies

India’s food safety regulator has tightened norms on the use of the term “tea”, clarifying that only products made from the plant Camellia sinensis can be labelled as tea. In a directive, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said several food business operators are misusing the term “tea” for herbal infusions and plant-based beverages that are not derived from Camellia sinensis. The regulator said this practice is misleading consumers and amounts to misbranding und...

Trump drops tariffs on food imports; India’s mango and tea exports may benefit

November 15, 2025 1:58 PM

Trump drops tariffs on food imports; India’s mango and tea exports may benefit

US President Donald Trump has cut tariffs on food imports as “affordability” emerges as a potential political factor, and India’s mango, pomegranate, and tea exports may benefit. Tropical fruits and juices, tea, and spices are among the imports that will not be affected by reciprocal tariffs, the White House announced on Friday. Other items mentioned in the White House factsheet include coffee and tea, cocoa, oranges, tomatoes, and beef. Trump had previously imposed 25 per cent reciproca...

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...