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  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A bottle of wine a day is not bad for you and abstaining is worse than drinking, scientist claims Researchers at the University of Victoria in Canada said energy drinks can mask the effect of alcohol, so increase the risk of injury through falls, car accidents and bar brawls. "Energy drinks mask that, so people may underestimate how intoxicated they are, end up staying out later, consume more alcohol, and engage in risky behaviour and more hazardous drinking practices." Charity Drinkaware warns that mixing alcohol with energy drinks can be a "dangerous combination" as they can make people "wide-awake drunk", creating a false sense of security. The researchers found 10 of the 13 studies, published between 1981 and 2016, linked the consumption of alcohol and energy drinks with an increased risk of accidents and fights.

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Doctors reveal why energy drinks like Monster and Reb Bull are so dangerous - and how the damage could be fatal
21 hours, 33 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 …

What's the lowdown on energy drinks?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What's the lowdown on energy drinks?

ABC  

Tegan Taylor: So I know you're a coffee lover, Norman, because we've talked about the fact that you smash four espresso shots one after the other in the morning and then get onto tea. Tegan Taylor: Well, that's like those carbohydrate gels that endurance athletes do use, especially cyclists, they have those, and those are simple carbs and caffeine, which …

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 …

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 …

Caffeine overdrive: The dark side of America's "no sleep" hustle culture
1 year, 2 months ago

Caffeine overdrive: The dark side of America's "no sleep" hustle culture

Salon  

With nearly 20% of office spaces currently sitting empty across the United States, and as multiple major property and asset management companies have collectively defaulted on billions in commercial-property loans, it may be tempting to think that the cult of workaholism is diminishing as its old cubicle-packed temples seem to continue to crumble, but one visit to a Panera or …

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 …

Hidden danger: How much caffeine is actually safe to drink in a day?
1 year, 4 months ago

Hidden danger: How much caffeine is actually safe to drink in a day?

Salon  

“Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee ” has been a banal saying on mugs and t-shirts for a very long time, but what are we actually doing to our bodies when we consume caffeine? If you’re sipping a relatively small mug of joe at home, it may not seem like it’s worth considering, but in a world …

Pupil hospitalised with 'cardiac episode' after drinking Prime Energy DAYS after it hit UK shelves
1 year, 10 months ago

Pupil hospitalised with 'cardiac episode' after drinking Prime Energy DAYS after it hit UK shelves

Daily Mail  

Prime Energy drinks must be banned from schools due to their extremely high caffeine content, experts have said. Prime Energy drinks hit shelves in the UK on April 28 Prime is a cult beverage brand promoted by hugely popular YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul A spokesman for Stoked PR, which represents Prime, told MailOnline today that the two drinks …

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 …

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 …

Mixing alcohol and energy drink may lead to violence and risky behaviour
6 years, 7 months ago

Mixing alcohol and energy drink may lead to violence and risky behaviour

India TV News  

Do you consume alcohol with energy drinks just to counteract its sedative nature? However, the study on zebrafish showed that taurine, a key ingredient of many energy drinks, together with alcohol seemed to increase the fear-reducing properties of alcohol and also affected social communication. "This study shows that the two together may be exacerbating some of the negative effects of …

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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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 …

Alcohol and energy drinks are a deadly combo: Doctors
7 years, 4 months ago

Alcohol and energy drinks are a deadly combo: Doctors

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Energy drinks lead to kidney damage, affect the heart and also cause in-creased blood pressure, say doctors. Dr Rajiv M, a nephrologist, said, “Once you mix energy drinks with alcohol, the caffeine content in them keeps the drinker hyperactive. Dr Ashwin Tumkur, a senior cardiologist, said, “The caffeine content in energy drinks is bad for the heart but once …

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 …

Drinking two cans of Red Bull ‘increases risk of cardiac arrest by a fifth’ for people with an underlying heart condition
7 years, 8 months ago

Drinking two cans of Red Bull ‘increases risk of cardiac arrest by a fifth’ for people with an underlying heart condition

The Independent  

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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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Can mixing energy drinks with alcohol make you more drunk?
7 years, 10 months ago

Can mixing energy drinks with alcohol make you more drunk?

India TV News  

Do you think that mixing Red Bull with vodka can make you more drunk? The effects of intoxication were stronger in those who believe that energy drinks boost the effect of liquor, said the study published online in the Journal of Consumer Psychology. "Red Bull has long used the slogan 'Red Bull gives you wings', but our study shows that …

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 …

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 …

Campaigner's plea as it emerges some teens are drinking up to a LITRE in one go
8 years, 8 months ago

Campaigner's plea as it emerges some teens are drinking up to a LITRE in one go

Daily Mail  

Energy drinks packed with caffeine and sugar should be banned from sale to under-16s, experts have warned. A 250ml can of Red Bull contains 80mg of caffeine and 27g of sugar Sales of energy drinks have soared over the last decade, jumping by more than 150 per cent in the UK since 2006. A survey involving Britain and 15 other …

Consuming two energy drinks a day said to trigger abnormal heart rhythms
9 years ago

Consuming two energy drinks a day said to trigger abnormal heart rhythms

Daily Mail  

Consuming just two energy drinks a day is bad for your heart, a new study has warned Consuming just two energy drinks a day is bad for your heart, a new study has warned. Associate professor of pharmacy practice Sachin Shah, from Pacific University, said: 'Our findings suggest certain energy drinks may increase the risk of having an abnormal heart …

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

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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 …

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, …

Caffeine overdose: Is it real?
11 years, 3 months ago

Caffeine overdose: Is it real?

CNN  

Editor’s Note: upwave is Turner Broadcasting’s new lifestyle brand designed to entertain the health into you! Story highlights 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine a day -- about two to four cups of coffee -- is safe Energy drinks usually contain around 80 milligrams of caffeine in an eight-ounce can Caffeine acts as a stimulant in humans and can be …

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 …

Late night violence fuelled by energy drinks, drugs
12 years ago

Late night violence fuelled by energy drinks, drugs

ABC  

A study into alcohol-related violence has found that pre-drinking and the consumption of energy drinks are major contributors to late night violence. "They're ultimately making a profit out of what harm occurs later," Associate Professor Miller said. "We're talking about an association of consumption of energy drinks and harm," Associate Professor Miller said. "People who are consuming energy drinks night …

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 …

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 …

Asbo woman blames Red Bull for 'hyper' behaviour
14 years, 11 months ago

Asbo woman blames Red Bull for 'hyper' behaviour

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A woman given an Asbo for terrorising her neighbours has …

Coffee makes drunk people think they are sober
15 years, 3 months ago

Coffee makes drunk people think they are sober

The Hindu  

A cup of coffee may make it harder for people to realise they’re drunk, according to new lab research. “The myth about coffee’s sobering powers is particularly important to debunk because the co-use of caffeine and alcohol could actually lead to poor decisions with disastrous outcomes,” said co-author Thomas Gould of Temple University. “Conversely, people who have consumed both alcohol …

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