Study probes caffeine’s role in gut health, IBD

Researchers zero in on molecular component in caffeinated foods such as coffee, tea and chocolate.

BWH Communications • harvard
March 16, 2023 ~5 min

Coffee as a health drink?

A recent study says you may not need to drink coffee without sugar to gain the health benefits. HMS’ Christina Wee discusses the state of science on coffee’s attributes as a health drink.

Alvin Powell • harvard
June 30, 2022 ~6 min


Michael Pollan discusses new book, ‘This Is Your Mind on Plants’

In his new book, Michael Pollan provides a contextual backdrop to how we think about and use drugs.

Casey Campbell • harvard
Aug. 26, 2021 ~6 min

Coffee linked to improved survival in metastatic colorectal cancer

Data from a large observational study suggests coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of metastatic colorectal cancer progression and death.

Rob Levy • harvard
Sept. 17, 2020 ~4 min

Author Michael Pollan discusses how caffeine changed the world

The seductive powers, dark history, health benefits, and harmful side effects of the world’s most-used drug, are included in Michael Pollan’s new audible book, “Caffeine: How Coffee and Tea Created the Modern World.”

Colleen Walsh • harvard
Aug. 20, 2020 ~8 min

New class of enzymes could lead to bespoke diets, therapeutics

Professor Emily Balskus and her team have identified an entirely new class of enzymes that degrade chemicals essential for neurological health, but also help digest foods like nuts, berries, and tea, releasing nutrients that may impact human health.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
Feb. 18, 2020 ~6 min

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