Author Archives: Bennett Alan Weinberg

Caffeine Gives Cells Boost Needed to Create New Tissues

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Bennett Alan Weinberg

By adding caffeine to egg cells, scientists have finally succeeded in using cloning to create human embryonic stem cells, a step toward creating replacement tissue to treat diseases. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, in a study led by … Continue reading →

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Caffeine Boosts Driver Safety

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Bennett Alan Weinberg

Long-haul truck drivers who use coffee and other caffeine sources are significantly less likely to have an accident than drivers who don’t indulge in caffeine. Australian researchers looked at data on over 500 truck drivers who were recently involved in … Continue reading →

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Caffeinated Gum: Developed by USA as “First Strike Rations” for our Troops and Issued to Israeli Soldiers

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Bennett Alan Weinberg

Stay Alert Military Caffeine Energy Gum was developed by the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in conjunction with the Wrigley company as part of ongoing efforts to curb fatigue-related injuries and deaths. In recent years, the United States military … Continue reading →

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ABC News Plays False with Caffeine

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Bennett Alan Weinberg

Do you assume you can rely on network television news to learn reliable information about your health?  At least when it comes to ABC News “Good Morning America,” this assumption is unfortunately unjustified!   Caffeine and Deaths and Adverse Health … Continue reading →

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Everything Old Is New Again: Caffeine as a Potent Pain-Killer

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Bennett Alan Weinberg

  Caffeine is a potent pain-killer.  However, in addition to reducing pain on its own, caffeine in even low doses has been shown to magnify the pain killing power of aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprophen and even of narcotic analgesics.  Decades ago, caffeine … Continue reading →

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Caffeine Helps Weight Loss — Coffee Doesn’t!

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Bennett Alan Weinberg

According to a new study from the University of Southern Queensland, caffeine, consumed as a pill or as a powder mixed with water or juice, may help people to reduce weight, but the caffeine delivered in the matrix of coffee won’t. Researchers found that … Continue reading →

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