Following Bloomberg’s failed ban on big sodas, will a host of initiatives popping up in other cities pass muster?
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Among Kids, Soda Is Out, Energy and Coffee Drinks Are All the Buzz
Study of caffeine intake for people age 2 to 22 reveals new trends
A Nation In Need of A Pick-Me-Up: Our Need for Caffeine
Energy drinks and soda? Yawn. Now it’s all about inserting caffeine into other foods, from potato chips to mints. What’s behind our need for more caffeine?
What’s In Your Energy Drink?
As concerns over the safety of energy drinks continue to grow, a study outlines the recent evidence regarding the content, benefits, and risks of the beverages that are popular with adolescents.
New York Lawmakers Investigate Energy Drink Claims
What’s hidden in energy drinks? New York lawmakers want to know
Do Sports Products Really Enhance Your Workout? Maybe Not
A recent study finds that the performance-enhancing claims of dozens of fitness products don’t hold up to scientific scrutiny
Banning Sugared Drinks in Schools Doesn’t Lower Student Consumption
Banning sugared beverages from schools will limit children’s access to calorie-laden sodas and sports drinks but will do little to lower their overall intake of the drinks, according to new research.
Teens Don’t Need Sports and Energy Drinks, Pediatricians Say
If the empties are any indication, teens are drinking a lot of sports and energy drinks. Recycling bins at schools and other places adolescents hang out are overflowing with the evidence and, indeed, trade groups representing …
A Bad Mix: Why Alcohol and Energy Drinks Are Dangerous
Mixing alcohol with other substances is never really a good idea, and pairing it with energy drinks may be especially hazardous.
Energy Drinks May Harm Health, Especially for Children
Energy drinks are a staple among college students and club kids, and they’re even becoming ubiquitous in many American households. But a new report, published Monday by the journal Pediatrics, suggests that energy drinks may be …