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Colgate-Palmolive seeks patent for toothbrushes that deliver caffeine, meds

A new patent filed by Colgate-Palmolive aims to make this hygienic step pack more punch by offering caffeine, pain relief or appetite suppressants.

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Caffeinated snack foods the new energy craze

While the industry of caffeinated food products is still small compared with energy drinks, The Wall Street Journal reports sales in the U.S. have increased nearly 50 percent to $1.6 billion since 2008.

Tags: david burd, coffee, energy drinks, wall street journal

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Coffee helpful for long-haul truckers

A study found truckers who consumed tea, coffee, caffeine tablets or energy drinks were 63 percent less likely to be involved in a crash than their non-caffeinated counterparts.

Tags: del walters, coffee, truck driver,

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How much is too much caffeine?

With caffeinated marshmallows, pancake mix, gum and breakfast drinks on the market, companies are getting creative in catering to Americans' caffeine cravings. But consumer advocates say the food industry should be doing more to regulate and label products with a kick.

Tags: coffee, soft drinks, Food and Drug Administration, George Washington University School of Medicine, Paula Wolfson

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The pros and cons of the daily cup of coffee

We know caffeine is a stimulant and a drug, which leads to a lot of back and forth when it comes to health benefits. So, is it good for you or not?

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Attorneys general call for Four Loko alcohol crackdown

Attorney generals nationwide say taking the caffeine out of Four Loko didn't go far enough. Now they want the alcohol content reduced.

Tags: Four Loko, Doug Gansler, binge drinking, Phusion, alcohol, hank silverberg

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Does caffeinated soap perk you up?

WTOP takes one bar of caffeinated soap for a ride.

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