Health Check: why do I get a headache when I haven't had my coffee?
- Written by Merlin Thomas, Professor of Medicine, Monash University
A study found the headache went away when participants were given decaf but didn't know. nathan dumlao unsplash
Caffeine is our favourite drug. But if we miss out on our fix, it can be a real headache, in more ways than one.
Caffeine is a stimulant. It quickly enters our brain and blocks the (adenosine) receptors that are responsible for dulling...
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