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Study Finds Coffee Lowers Kidney Cancer Risk
Drinking three or more cups of coffee daily may reduce kidney cancer risk by 16%, compared to those who drink less than one cup, new research shows.
How Adding Sugar to Coffee Boosts Memory and Focus
A Spanish study finds drinking coffee with sugar sharpens memory and focus better than black coffee or sugar alone.
Greek Island Study Finds Coffee Linked to Longevity
A Greek island where many live past 90 shows coffee—especially in moderation—may boost heart and brain health.
Four Cups of Coffee Daily Linked to 75% Lower Gout Risk
Drinking four or more cups of coffee daily may reduce women’s gout risk by up to 75%, according to a 26-year Harvard study.
Drinking 5 Cups of Coffee or Tea Daily May Lower Brain Tumor Risk
A UK study found people who drank 5+ cups of coffee or tea daily had a 40% lower glioma risk. Caffeine’s effect was stronger in men.
How Coffee May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
Men who drink six or more cups of coffee daily may have up to 60% lower risk of advanced prostate cancer, Harvard research suggests.
The Coffee Stirring Spoon: A Revolutionary Brewing Method
A spoon-shaped coffee stick dissolves in hot water to make a cappuccino-style drink without stirring — here's how it works.
How Coffee — Even Decaf — Affects Heart Health
Decaf coffee may lower coronary heart disease risk, while polyphenols in both coffee and chocolate support vascular health. Find out what the science says.
Daily Coffee May Slow Hepatitis C Progression
Drinking 3 or more cups of coffee per day may reduce liver disease progression in hepatitis C patients by 53%, new U.S. research shows.
How Green Coffee Helps with Weight Loss Through Chlorogenic Acid
Green coffee, rich in chlorogenic acid, helps users lose up to 2kg in a month without diet changes, outperforming regular roasted coffee.
How Coffee May Help Women Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk
Research suggests coffee may help reduce ovarian cancer risk in women, while alcohol shows no effect. Smoking raises risk only for rare ovarian tumors.
Coffee Lowers Cancer Risk for All Drinkers, Study Finds
Drinking one or more cups of coffee daily cuts the risk of oral, throat, and esophageal cancers by half, even for smokers and drinkers.
How Coffee Eases Exercise Soreness — But Not for Daily Drinkers
A small study finds caffeine can cut post-workout muscle pain by nearly half — but only for those who don’t regularly drink coffee.
Using Coffee as Paint to Create Visual Art
Explore how coffee is used as an artistic medium to create layered paintings, and discover global brewing tools in a special exhibition.
The Cookie Cup: An Edible Coffee Cup You Can Actually Eat
Designed by Venezuelan designer Enrique Luis Sardi for Lavazza, the Cookie Cup is a edible biscuit-style coffee cup made from sugar starch and pastry dough.
How the Coffee Ring Effect Could Revolutionize Medical Testing
Researchers found the coffee ring effect stops forming below 10 microns—key for miniaturizing biosensors using natural evaporation.
How to Tell If Your Coffee Is Freshly Ground
Smell, sound, and grind size reveal if your coffee is fresh. Learn how to spot stale beans and store them right.
How Drinking and Smelling Coffee Can Help Burn Fat
Drinking black coffee 30–40 minutes before light exercise boosts fat burn by raising blood fatty acids. Learn how smell, brewing method and roast level affect results.
Vietnam Builds Its Largest Instant Coffee Factory
Vietnam's Vinacafe is building its biggest instant coffee plant in Dong Nai Province, set to double national output by 2013.
Why Adding Milk to Coffee Boosts Nutrition
Adding whole milk to coffee boosts nutrition compared to coffee with non-dairy creamer or instant coffee, which often contain harmful trans fats.