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Science Advances in Vagus Nerve and Coffee Health

Updated 2026-08-11 12:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientific American published two articles: one on the latest research about the vagus nerve’s role in health, and another debunking past warnings about coffee's negative effects.

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Scientific American

Has science finally made up its mind about coffee’s health benefits?

Doctors used to warn coffee drinkers. Now research reassures them

2026-08-11 11:30 UTC

Scientific American

Scientists are closer than ever to understanding the power of the vagus nerve

The vagus nerve is the autonomic nervous system’s highway, connecting every major organ

2026-08-11 12:00 UTC