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Why do caffeine withdrawal headaches hurt so much?

Why do caffeine withdrawal headaches hurt so much?

Missing your morning coffee is a headache — literally. Though caffeine is often used to kick-start a day or deliver an energy boost, a sudden drop in consumption can cause painful headaches. And for those trying to kick a coffee habit entirely, the pain can be particularly agonizing. “Caffeine withdrawal headaches can be surprisingly intense,” Dr. Nolan Pearson, a neurologist …

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‘Biggest Loser’ David Fioravanti Says Jillian Michaels Never Gave Him Caffeine Pills

‘Biggest Loser’ David Fioravanti Says Jillian Michaels Never Gave Him Caffeine Pills

‘Biggest Loser’ David Fioravanti Jillian Michaels & I Didn’t Get Along … But She Never Gave My Season Caffeine Pills!!! Published August 20, 2025 1:00 AM PDT Play video content TMZ.com Jillian Michaels didn’t get along with every contestant on “The Biggest Loser” … but, that doesn’t mean she was handing out caffeine pills like a new documentary suggests — …

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Caffeine in the Morning Gives the Biggest Boost to Mood

Caffeine in the Morning Gives the Biggest Boost to Mood

Summary: A large real-world study of 236 young adults found that caffeine significantly boosts positive emotions, particularly in the morning. Participants who had coffee or another caffeinated drink reported feeling happier and more enthusiastic compared to mornings without caffeine. The effect was consistent regardless of usual caffeine consumption, anxiety, or depressive symptoms. Researchers suggest this is due to caffeine blocking …

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Caffeine may help bacteria resist antibiotics, study finds

Caffeine may help bacteria resist antibiotics, study finds

Caffeine may help some bacteria keep antibiotics out of their cells, potentially reducing the therapeutic effects of the drugs, a new laboratory study hints. However, experts caution that it’s not yet clear how this effect might play out in humans, so caffeine drinkers needn’t panic yet. Scientists have known for decades that bacteria can protect themselves by pumping out harmful …

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More than 80% of Americans drink caffeine. These people tried to quit.

More than 80% of Americans drink caffeine. These people tried to quit.

Brigette Muller wasn’t a big fan of caffeine for most of her life. Just a few sips just made her jittery and never seemed to have any upsides. But, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Muller started drinking Olipop’s “healthy soda,” she tells Yahoo. She especially loved the Vintage Cola flavor with prebiotics. “I became addicted to Olipop, and I loved it, …

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