Coffee and Antibiotics: A Risky Combination, Study Finds

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Coffee and Antibiotics: A Risky Combination, Study Finds
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A study shows that caffeine can interfere with antibiotic effectiveness by altering gene regulation in E. coli bacteria, potentially reducing drug uptake, though the implications for humans remain uncertain and further research is needed.

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