Information about symptoms of caffeine addiction, calculating daily intake, withdrawal symptons, and quitting gradually.

Reports an association between coffee consumption and a reduced risk of diabetes in a Finnish population. Journal of the American Medical Association, March 10, 2004.

In a United States population, people who drank more coffee were less likely to develop type 2 diabetes mellitus. Annals of Internal Medicine, January 6, 2004.

In a Dutch population, drinkers of seven or more cups of coffee a day were half as likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Journal reference: Lancet (vol 360, p 1477).

Caffeine has been associated with digestive problems, headaches, fetal damage, bladder cancer, fatigue, heart disease, and mental disorders. Includes references.

Health effects of coffee, including its role as a central nervous system stimulant. Colorado State University, September 23, 1998.

Higher coffee and caffeine intake is associated with a lower incidence of Parkinson Disease in a study of Japanese-American men. Journal of the American Medical Association, May 24, 2000.

In a study of men in the United States, coffee consumption may have helped to prevent symptomatic gallstone disease. Journal of the American Medical Association, June 9, 1999.

Division of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center that investigates the chemical nature of coffee, identifies potential therapeutic uses, and disseminates findings to the public. Includes summaries of research.

Browse hundreds of pages of informative coffee materials adapted from Kenneth Davids' books. Includes a section on coffee and health.