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Mormon church-owned Brigham Young University ended a six-decade ban Thursday on the sale of caffeinated soft drinks on campus, surprising students by posting a picture of a can of Coca-Cola on Twitter and just two words: "It's happening." The move sparked social media celebrations from current and former students, with many recalling how they had hauled their own 2-liter bottles of caffeinated sodas in their backpacks to keep awake for long study sessions. "I drank a lot of caffeinated beverages while I was here but none of them was purchased on campus," said Christopher Jones, 34, a visiting BYU history...

Four cups of coffee a day seriously damage a woman’s chances of having a baby, research suggests. The effect is almost as bad as the problems in pregnancy caused by alcohol, smoking or being overweight, a fertility conference heard. Women drinking that much caffeine were 26 per cent less likely to have a baby — adding to evidence that it can harm fertility and the health of an unborn baby. Earlier this year, it was claimed that just two cups of coffee a day could double the risk of miscarriage. Coffee has also been found to increase the risk of...

On Tuesday, Starbucks is going ot start selling "+Energy" as a special ingredient in their coffee drinks. This new powershot is going to be able to be added to any drink Starbucks makes, adding in extra B-vitamins, guarana and ginseng into their Frappucinos and Lattes. The shot is supposed to be able to be added to both hot and cold drinks, as a group of food scientists and culinary experts worked at creating a taste good enough to compliment the existing Starbucks lineup. Spokeswoman Bridget Baker said that "It's a well-thought out and complementary flavor," Baker said, when asked how...