Caffeine

A teaspoon of cocoa or a teaspoon of instant coffee? This is the health difference

One small teaspoon, two completely different effects: From the caffeine that sharpens the mind to the flavanols that support the heart - this is how you will know what to choose.

|ByDR. MAYA ROSMAN
A teaspoon of cocoa or a teaspoon of instant coffee? This is the health difference
A woman drinking coffee

Drinking coffee and staying tired? If you have ADHD – this is the reason

Caffeine is considered a universal stimulant, but among people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder the response to it is different and sometimes even the opposite.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
Screengrab from an IDF video showing a pilot as he flies of Iranian territory. March 6, 2026.

No coffee, no Ritalin: The secret that keeps fighter pilots at peak alertness

Modafinil, originally developed in France in the 1970s, was approved for the treatment of severe sleep disorders such as narcolepsy.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
Studies show that about half of the people who stop caffeine abruptly experience headaches

Decided to quit coffee? Here’s how to do it right, without withdrawal symptoms

What happens in the brain when caffeine is stopped suddenly, which symptoms appear early on, who should reduce intake, and how to taper off gradually without headaches or extreme fatigue.

|ByDORON KUPERSTEIN

Ibuprofen, bezafibrate and caffeine found in Israeli milk

While concentration levels of the substances found in the milk are relatively low, they are still reason for concern, according to a new Israeli study.

JUNE 10, 2020ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
Milk