Coffee

A new generation of coffee concoctions on social media is putting the spotlight back on the drink’s possible weight-loss effects

Although Fairtrade products have become popular with consumers who want to make ethical purchases, a recent study about Fairtrade by the University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) suggests the most marginalized Fairtrade farm workers may not be benefiting from their sales.

When we eat a food product, we don't typically think about the byproducts of its creation, such as the hazelnut skins left behind when creating a Nutella-like spread.

Recently I've talked with several long distance runners --­­ think half-marathon or marathon -- and have been surprised to hear how many down a mug of coffee before they race.

Sixteen ounces of coffee a day cut the risk of heart failure, but 40 daily ounces of coffee upped the odds of ticker trouble. Katherine Harmon reports

In a study presented at the meeting of the American Chemical Society, food chemists found that dark roasting coffee produces a chemical compound that keeps stomach cells from producing the excess acid often caused by coffee drinking. Christopher Intagliata reports

Sleep-deprived rats that merely smelled coffee had genes activated in their brains that eased stress. Steve Mirsky explains, with reporting by Harvey Black.

Quality-control coffee tasters take note: a machine may make you obsolatte. Adam Hinterthuer reports.

Chemists have identified the key compounds that can make coffee too bitter--and caffeine is not the main culprit. Steve Mirsky reports.

New study shows that coffee may be a source of dietary fiber, but that does not mean you should give up vegetables and fruit

In this episode, food ingredient expert Roger A. Clemens discusses research suggesting that coffee drinking has numerous beneficial health effects. Scientific American editor-in-chief John Rennie talks about pseudoscience and paranormal debunker The Amazing Randi's skeptic conference last weekend in Las Vegas. Plus we'll test your knowledge about some recent science in the news. Websites mentioned on this episode include www.ift.org; blog.sciam.com; www.sciam.com/news