Is consuming energy drinks regularly good for health? Study finds association with health and behavioural issues
3 years, 1 month ago

Is consuming energy drinks regularly good for health? Study finds association with health and behavioural issues

Hindustan Times  

We often see on TV and on social media, our favourite celebrities posing with and posting about certain energy drinks that magically makes them work like a well-oiled machinery, even after a long exhausting day. Study finds association with health and behavioural issues According to a research published in the open-access journal 'BMJ Open', up to half of the children worldwide, and up to a third of children in the UK, consumed energy drinks every week. The additional analysis included data representative of the UK or one of the devolved nations, including information on the levels and patterns of energy drink consumption among children and the potential effects on cardiovascular health, mental health, neurological conditions, academic achievement, substance misuse, or sleep. The systematic review data revealed that, worldwide, between 13 per cent and 67 per cent of children had consumed energy drinks in the preceding year. Analysis of the additional UK data indicated that between 3 per cent and 32 per cent of children across the UK consumed energy drinks on at least one day of the week, with no difference by ethnic background.

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Doctors reveal why energy drinks like Monster and Reb Bull are so dangerous - and how the damage could be fatal
18 hours, 16 minutes ago

Doctors reveal why energy drinks like Monster and Reb Bull are so dangerous - and how the damage could be fatal

Daily Mail  

Juggling the demands of work, family and friends leaves most of us feeling like we need a boost from time to time, so it's no surprise that sales of energy drinks are soaring. New figures from data company Statista show Britons currently consume one billion litres of sports and energy drinks - but health experts are now warning that ingredients …

'Energy drinks killed my superfit daughter' claims heartbroken mum, as scientists sound alarm over cardiac risk
4 days, 17 hours ago

'Energy drinks killed my superfit daughter' claims heartbroken mum, as scientists sound alarm over cardiac risk

Daily Mail  

A distraught mother has warned of the dangers of energy drinks after her 'super healthy' 28 year-old daughter died following a shock heart attack — which she blames on the gym bunny's caffeine habit. The consumption of energy drinks that contain high levels of caffeine can cause cardiovascular issues, including high blood pressure, heart arrhythmias and even heart attacks if …

Energy drinks impact health of kids and adults: Beware of THESE harmful effects
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Energy drinks impact health of kids and adults: Beware of THESE harmful effects

India TV News  

Nowadays, various types of energy drinks are available in the market. These energy drinks may bring the body into active mode immediately, but they harm the body in the long run. These energy drinks with high sugar and high caffeine have become a major cause of diabetes in the last few years. High caffeine and sugar in energy drinks, can …

We Tried 30 Popular Energy Drinks. Here’s How They Rank
7 months, 2 weeks ago

We Tried 30 Popular Energy Drinks. Here’s How They Rank

Wired  

Buying energy drinks in public is embarrassing. Every time I see someone scanning the cooler for their favorite flavor of Monster or Ghost, I guess which accompanying vape flavor they've picked out, and I know others are making the same assumption about me when I’m scoring a can of Celsius to beat back a hangover or get lifted before a …

The new Diet Coke Diet? Young women abusing energy drinks in a bid to lose weight amid surge in eating disorders, NHS mental health chief warns
8 months ago

The new Diet Coke Diet? Young women abusing energy drinks in a bid to lose weight amid surge in eating disorders, NHS mental health chief warns

Daily Mail  

Women are consuming risky amounts of energy drinks instead of food in a bid to lose weight, amid a rise in developing eating disorders, the NHS's mental health tsar has warned. The energy drink trend has echoes of a similar trend in the 1990s for consuming large amounts of caffeinated Diet Coke, rather than eating Huel, which made its name …

Doctors issue urgent warning to anyone who drinks energy drinks
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Doctors issue urgent warning to anyone who drinks energy drinks

The Independent  

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Revealed: All the potentially deadly health dangers of energy drinks
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Revealed: All the potentially deadly health dangers of energy drinks

Daily Mail  

Energy drinks contain more caffeine than coffee and can cause heart problems Energy drinks may help you power those early mornings and afternoon slumps, but scientists have linked them to swath of serious health problems. Caffeinated drinks are unsuitable for toddlers and young children Pregnant women should have no more than 200mg of caffeine a day because high levels of …

Young people are losing sleep over energy drinks – but a ban won’t be enough to protect them
1 year ago

Young people are losing sleep over energy drinks – but a ban won’t be enough to protect them

Salon  

There's no calming the buzz around energy drinks. Young people lacking in sleep Though some academic studies have reported a link between young people's use of energy drinks and a lack of sleep, the exact relationship between the two isn't clear. Whatever the cause of young people's lack of sleep, energy drinks offer a fast and convenient way to counteract …

Energy drinks linked to poor sleep quality, insomnia among college students: Study
1 year, 2 months ago

Energy drinks linked to poor sleep quality, insomnia among college students: Study

Hindustan Times  

Consuming energy drinks is associated with poor quality sleep and insomnia among college students, according to a major Norwegian study published in the open-access journal BMJ Open. Energy drinks linked to poor sleep quality, insomnia among college students: Study And the higher the frequency of consumption, the fewer hours of nightly shut eye the students clocked up. Overall, higher energy …

Energy drinks may cause mental illness in children, scientists warn
1 year, 2 months ago

Energy drinks may cause mental illness in children, scientists warn

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The findings, published in the journal Public Health on Monday, underscore the need for regulatory …

Energy drinks ‘linked to insomnia and poor sleep in young people’
1 year, 2 months ago

Energy drinks ‘linked to insomnia and poor sleep in young people’

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Energy drinks are linked to insomnia and poor sleep in young …

Energy drinks: A quarter of children in the UK 'consume at least one energy drink on a school-day'
2 years, 6 months ago

Energy drinks: A quarter of children in the UK 'consume at least one energy drink on a school-day'

Daily Mail  

Nearly a quarter of children in the UK drink at least one energy drink on a school day, a survey suggests. Energy drinks can also contain up to 21 teaspoons of sugar, making children who drink them more probe to putting on weight. Nearly a quarter of children in the UK drink at least one energy drink on a school …

Welsh bid to ban under-16s from buying tea and coffee as part of energy drinks clampdown
2 years, 9 months ago

Welsh bid to ban under-16s from buying tea and coffee as part of energy drinks clampdown

Daily Mail  

Children could be banned from buying tea and coffee to children in Wales as part of a clampdown on caffeinated drinks. Children could be banned from buying tea and coffee to children in Wales The UK government consulted on an energy drinks sales ban for under-16s in England in 2018 and announced it would enact measures the year after, but …

Energy drink ban Australia: What energy drinks really do to your body
2 years, 9 months ago

Energy drink ban Australia: What energy drinks really do to your body

Daily Mail  

A construction industry boss has called for a building site ban on energy drinks, but what do they actually do to the body? Paul Breen, who trains up to 500 young tradespeople in western Sydney each year, told Daily Mail Australia the sugary, caffeinated drinks are damaging the health of young tradies and making work slower. Leading nutritionist Leanne Elliston …

Call to BAN energy drinks from Australian building sites as tradies 'falling apart' from poor diets
2 years, 9 months ago

Call to BAN energy drinks from Australian building sites as tradies 'falling apart' from poor diets

Daily Mail  

A leading construction trainer has called for energy drinks to be banned from Australian building sites because tradies consume so many of the unhealthy beverages that their work and health is suffering. Leading construction trainer Paul Breen has called for energy drinks to be banned from Australian building sites because tradies consume so many of the unhealthy beverages that their …

New government health advice for teenagers to avoid energy drinks
6 years, 8 months ago

New government health advice for teenagers to avoid energy drinks

Dutch News  

The Dutch health ministry has warned about potential health problems in teenagers who drink energy drinks excessively. Research conducted by the RIVM government health institute found that 1% or 2% of the 1.2 million Dutch teenagers regularly drink three or more cans of energy drinks a day, risking health issues like heart palpitations and dizziness. Dutch junior health minister Paul …

New government health advice for teenagers to avoid energy drinks
6 years, 8 months ago

New government health advice for teenagers to avoid energy drinks

Dutch News  

The Dutch health ministry has warned about potential health problems in teenagers who drink energy drinks excessively. Research conducted by the RIVM government health institute found that 1% or 2% of the 1.2 million Dutch teenagers regularly drink three or more cans of energy drinks a day, risking health issues like heart palpitations and dizziness. Dutch junior health minister Paul …

Beware! Energy drinks can take a toll on your heart
7 years, 2 months ago

Beware! Energy drinks can take a toll on your heart

India TV News  

If you have ever thought that coffee is harmful to health, then you’ll be surprised to know that the energy drinks that are widely consumed by young people all over the world have dangerous side effects that a majority are unaware about. "Most risk assessments to date have used coffee as a reference for estimating the health effects of energy …

Energy drinks cause dangerous side effects in half of young people, finds study
7 years, 2 months ago

Energy drinks cause dangerous side effects in half of young people, finds study

The Independent  

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Mixing alcohol and energy drinks can make nights out more dangerous, researchers warn
7 years, 3 months ago

Mixing alcohol and energy drinks can make nights out more dangerous, researchers warn

The Independent  

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Energy drinks have more serious side effects left under-researched, finds report
7 years, 4 months ago

Energy drinks have more serious side effects left under-researched, finds report

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy There is emerging evidence that …

Here's what energy drinks can do to your body
7 years, 4 months ago

Here's what energy drinks can do to your body

India TV News  

Energy drinks which contains stimulant drugs is often consumed for an instant boost, however, your like for an instant energy may be deteriorating your health. A study published in Frontiers in Public Health says that drinking energy drinks leads to health issues such as obesity, heart trouble, increased blood pressure, anxiety and kidney problems. People who consume the mixture, drink …

Teenager dies in classroom of caffeine overdose after downing latte, energy drink and Mountain Dew
7 years, 10 months ago

Teenager dies in classroom of caffeine overdose after downing latte, energy drink and Mountain Dew

The Independent  

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Energy drinks can cause potentially 'life-threatening' changes to heart rhythm, research finds
7 years, 11 months ago

Energy drinks can cause potentially 'life-threatening' changes to heart rhythm, research finds

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Energy drinks can cause potentially “life-threatening” alterations to the body, new …

Australian HSC students addicted to energy drinks are consuming SIX CANS daily
8 years, 5 months ago

Australian HSC students addicted to energy drinks are consuming SIX CANS daily

Daily Mail  

Consuming six cans of energy drink a day wasn't uncommon for one student studying for his high school certificate. In 2015, a Sydney private school teacher observed at least two addicted pupils including the one consuming six cans per day, she told The Sydney Morning Herald. Cancer Council Australia's Public Health Committee Chair, Craig Sinclair, said in a statement that …

ATTENTION! This is what energy drinks intake can do to your heart
8 years, 7 months ago

ATTENTION! This is what energy drinks intake can do to your heart

India TV News  

The high levels of caffeine in energy drinks may lead to possible cardiac complications, a new case study revealed. The new case study, published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, adds to previous reports of adverse cardiovascular events related to consuming energy drinks, including abnormal heart rhythms or improper beating …

Toll of sugary 'sports' drinks on teenagers' health
8 years, 9 months ago

Toll of sugary 'sports' drinks on teenagers' health

Daily Mail  

The majority of teen-agers risk obesity and heart disease by drinking supposedly healthy sports drinks, experts warn The majority of teen-agers risk obesity and heart disease by drinking supposedly healthy sports drinks, experts warn. ‘Dental and health professionals should be aware of the popularity of sports drinks with children when giving health education or advice.’ Dr Paul Jackson, president of …

Drinking one energy drink could ‘increase heart disease risk’ in healthy young adults
9 years, 4 months ago

Drinking one energy drink could ‘increase heart disease risk’ in healthy young adults

The Independent  

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Energy drinks fuelling rise in bad behaviour in schools, warn teachers
9 years, 11 months ago

Energy drinks fuelling rise in bad behaviour in schools, warn teachers

The Independent  

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Energy drinks fuelling rise in bad behaviour in schools, warn teachers
9 years, 11 months ago

Energy drinks fuelling rise in bad behaviour in schools, warn teachers

The Independent  

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Energy drinks bad for youngsters' heart|India TV News
9 years, 11 months ago

Energy drinks bad for youngsters' heart|India TV News

India TV News  

London:Excessive consumption of energy drinks can trigger sudden cardiac deaths in youngsters, apparently healthy individuals, warns a new study. “As energy drinks consumption continues to grow, physicians are advised to ask adolescent patients whether they consume energy drinks, to be aware of the symptoms of energy drink overconsumption, and to discuss the dangers of energy drinks alone and mixed with …

研究：儿童喝能量饮料可致命
10 years, 4 months ago

研究：儿童喝能量饮料可致命

China Daily  

Young children may face serious health risks from popular energy drinks, such as Monster, Red Bull and Rock Star, potentially causing seizures, heart problems and other life-threatening conditions, according to the findings of new research. A study published in September backed up the new findings, revealing energy drinks like Rock Star and Red Bull may cause serious heart problems. According …

研究：儿童喝能量饮料可致命
10 years, 4 months ago

研究：儿童喝能量饮料可致命

China Daily  

Young children may face serious health risks from popular energy drinks, such as Monster, Red Bull and Rock Star, potentially causing seizures, heart problems and other life-threatening conditions, according to the findings of new research. A study published in September backed up the new findings, revealing energy drinks like Rock Star and Red Bull may cause serious heart problems. According …

Energy drinks are making more children sick, study says
10 years, 4 months ago

Energy drinks are making more children sick, study says

CNN  

Story highlights 40% of "energy drink exposure" calls to poison control centers are for children under 6 Study authors believe the number is under-counted The FDA does not set a caffeine limit for children CNN — Energy drinks can pose a real problem for children, according to a new study from the American Heart Association. Study: Caffeine affects teen boys …

Beware! Caffeinated drinks can cause heart problems
10 years, 6 months ago

Beware! Caffeinated drinks can cause heart problems

Hindustan Times  

"Energy" drinks which are so popular during physical exercise and even otherwise among children and younger adults can cause heart problems, a research shows. This situation can lead to a number of adverse conditions, including angina, cardiac arrhythmia and even sudden death," warned professor Milou-Daniel Drici from France. Speaking at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, 2014, in Barcelona, Spain, …

Caffeinated 'energy' drinks bad for heart
10 years, 6 months ago

Caffeinated 'energy' drinks bad for heart

India TV News  

London: "Energy" drinks which are so popular during physical exercise and even otherwise among children and younger adults can cause heart problems, a research shows. This situation can lead to a number of adverse conditions, including angina, cardiac arrhythmia and even sudden death," warned professor Milou-Daniel Drici from France. Speaking at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, 2014, in Barcelona, …

The high-caffeine energy drink craze that's putting young lives in danger
11 years, 1 month ago

The high-caffeine energy drink craze that's putting young lives in danger

Daily Mail  

As a 19-year-old dies after downing a high-caffeine drink, the worrying truth about the energy drink craze that's putting young lives in danger Joshua Merrick's death was linked to high-caffeine energy drink Gina Weaver, 15, became ill after consuming too much Monster She wasn't aware of how much caffeine was in them Excessive caffeine consumption in energy drinks had been …

Is caffeine making teenagers stupid? Coffee, cola and energy drinks could 'slow brain development'
11 years, 6 months ago

Is caffeine making teenagers stupid? Coffee, cola and energy drinks could 'slow brain development'

Daily Mail  

Is caffeine in fizzy drinks making teenagers stupid? Coffee, cola and energy drinks could 'slow brain development' Swiss Scientists say teens drinking three cans of energy drink or a large bottle of cola every day could be reducing the amount of deep sleep they get Some researchers are concerned that young adults' caffeine consumption has soared by over 70 per …

What’s in your energy drink?
12 years, 1 month ago

What’s in your energy drink?

CNN  

Story highlights More adolescents are downing energy drinks, according to a new study Levels of caffeine in the drinks can vary widely High levels of sugar are also found in energy drinks Mixing energy drinks and alcohol is not recommended TIME.com — As concerns over the safety of energy drinks continue to grow, a study outlines the recent evidence regarding …

Energy Drinks Blamed For Boost In Emergency Room Visits
12 years, 2 months ago

Energy Drinks Blamed For Boost In Emergency Room Visits

NPR  

Energy Drinks Blamed For Boost In Emergency Room Visits Enlarge this image toggle caption Todd Williamson/Invision/AP Todd Williamson/Invision/AP Should emergency rooms track the number of people who get hurt or sick after drinking coffee? That's what the maker of Monster Energy drinks suggests in response to a recent report that emergency room visits involving caffeine-laced energy drinks doubled from 2007 …

US students turn to energy drinks despite health fears
12 years, 3 months ago

US students turn to energy drinks despite health fears

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "We wouldn't survive nursing school without caffeine," said …

Energy drinks pack more punch than you might expect
12 years, 10 months ago

Energy drinks pack more punch than you might expect

ABC  

The Pulse Energy drinks pack more punch than you might expect by Jenny Pogson Energy drinks have never been more popular, but what effect are they having on young people? It's the amount of caffeine in energy drinks that's causing concern – the average energy drink contains 80mg of caffeine, and critics argue that some contain up to 300mg of …

Calls for poison warnings on energy drinks
13 years, 2 months ago

Calls for poison warnings on energy drinks

ABC  

An increase in reports of caffeine poisoning in young people has led to calls for health warnings on energy drinks. But the industry says consumers need to take personal responsibility, saying energy drinks are already marked as containing caffeine. Research published in the Medical Journal of Australia shows 65 people called the New South Wales Poisons Centre with problems caused …

Pediatricians Warn Against Energy And Sports Drinks For Kids
13 years, 9 months ago

Pediatricians Warn Against Energy And Sports Drinks For Kids

NPR  

Pediatricians Warn Against Energy And Sports Drinks For Kids Health Energy, Sports Drinks Aren't So Healthy For Kids Energy, Sports Drinks Aren't So Healthy For Kids Listen · 2:34 2:34 Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Sakuma/AP Paul Sakuma/AP Sports and energy drinks are hugely popular with kids. They're now telling kids to lay off the energy drinks, and to …

Energy, Sports Drinks Aren't So Healthy For Kids
13 years, 9 months ago

Energy, Sports Drinks Aren't So Healthy For Kids

NPR  

Energy, Sports Drinks Aren't So Healthy For Kids A report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says caffeine is a no-no for children, so energy drinks should be off limits. There's a new report out from the American Academy of Pediatrics saying that children should never drink caffeinated energy drinks. It also says kids need to go easy on sugary …

Energy drinks can cause ‘serious heart conditions’ in children
14 years, 6 months ago

Energy drinks can cause ‘serious heart conditions’ in children

The Hindu  

Primary school children, who drink caffeine-packed energy drinks for breakfast are at risk of heart damage, doctors have warned. Just one energy drink can cause “serious heart conditions”. A Queensland Health spokeswoman said the effects of two energy drinks on a child weighing less than 30kg could be dangerous. “Current evidence suggests that 75mg of caffeine per day from all …

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