What happens in the brain when caffeine is stopped suddenly, which symptoms appear early on, who should reduce intake, and how to taper off gradually without headaches or extreme fatigue.

Suddenly stopping caffeine can cause the brain to go into withdrawal. This happens because caffeine temporarily block receptors, and then when the caffeine is stopped, the brain releases too much of ...

Caffeine is the most common, normalized stimulant in the world, with many people consuming caffeine daily. According to Ron Cotterel, M.D., M.S., a family medicine and integrative family physician, ...

Editor's Note: While onsite at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, Medscape spoke with Ali Canton, MD, of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine about the ...

Overly Caffeinated Student: Some of my peers hosted an impromptu intervention and divulged that my caffeine intake is concerning and bordering on an addiction. I suffer from withdrawal headaches if I ...

(AP) — With health-conscious consumers on the rise, the demand for non-coffee options is skyrocketing. From herbal teas to mushroom elixirs, people are exploring diverse beverages to kickstart their ...

For many Americans, a morning routine is not complete without a cup of joe. The National Coffee Association reports the average American drinks just over three cups daily. And some people opt to get ...

Many people enjoy a few coffees throughout the day whether as a breakfast pick-me-up or for a mid-morning break. Coffee is widely known to contain caffeine, a stimulant that can temporarily boost ...

Around 80% of the world’s population uses it regularly, primarily through drinking coffee, tea, fizzy drinks, and energy ...