Energy Drinks
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Are energy drinks safe for kids? Here's what experts say.
Energy drinks are often marketed so as to appeal to young people. Health experts say not to take the bait.
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Energy drinks are targeting young women. Here's why.
A raft of new energy drinks are hitting the market, but it's worth scrutinizing their claims. "This is a really great example of 'health washing,'" says Abbey Sharp, a registered dietitian.
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Are energy drinks bad for your health? New study says yes.
Sure, they give you a boost, but experts tell Yahoo Lifestyle they also pose health risks, including high blood pressure, obesity, tooth erosion, and kidney damage.
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Davis Allen Cripe: Teen didn't die from too much caffeine, but from how he drank it
Davis Allen Cripe was only 16-years-old when he collapsed and died last month after drinking several highly-caffeinated drinks within a two hour time-frame. The South Carolina teen drank a latte from McDonald’s, a large Mountain Dew, and an unidentified energy drink before collapsing in class at Spring Hill High School, according to Gary Watts, the coroner of Richland County, S.C. In an interview with Reuters, Watts said that Cripe was healthy and there was no sign of a heart condition.
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