From infancy to old age, it's hard to avoid caffeine - especially if you love coffee and tea. It's present naturally or as an added ingredient in so many foods, drinks and drugs that most Americans probably consume some caffeine every day. But is it a serious health hazard? The answer is a qualified no, based on what many scientists and public health experts now say. Are there still reasons to be concerned about caffeine consumption? The answer is a qualified yes, although there is less concern about potential adverse health effects today than previously.