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View ArticleEnergy drinks linked to seizures, cardiac abnormalities and mood swings: report
A new study warns that energy drinks should be avoided by children with heart problems, diabetes and ADHD – as they could lead to palpitations, seizures, cardiac abnormalities and mood swings.
View ArticleEnergy drinks make kids ‘fat, not fit’ – study
A study published in an American journal finds that many parents are buying kids high-sugar drinks believing them healthy.
View ArticleAn EU country has banned energy drinks for anyone under 18
Lithuania has banned the sale of the drinks to minors citing health concerns.
View ArticleIrish watchdog likely to recommend that energy drinks are not consumed by...
Safefood will make a number of recommendations to the Department of Health on these products by the end of this year.
View ArticleWoman explains how Monster energy drinks are the work of Satan, goes viral
“What has Christ got to do with an energy drink?”
View ArticlePoll: Should there be a ban on selling energy drinks to under 16s?
Some drinks being sold in Ireland contain 16 spoonfuls of sugar.
View ArticleHere’s how much sugar is in your favourite energy drink
Some of the drinks on the Irish market contain as many as 16 teaspoons of sugar.
View ArticleHere's the maximum amount of caffeine you should drink in a day
The amount of caffeine in various drinks — or even the same drink from a different chain — can vary dramatically.
View ArticleTeenage boy in US died after drinking energy drinks too quickly
Davis Allen Cripe, 16, collapsed at school and later died in hospital.
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