— Scientific statement reviewed mostly observational evidence about safety and possible benefits
by Nicole Lou, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today
July 20, 2026
• 3 min read
Moderate caffeine or coffee consumption was safe for most adults, according to an American Heart Association review.Coffee might hold benefits in coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes, but these were not definitive based on available data.Findings were based primarily on large cohort studies and small randomized controlled trials.
