Energy Drinks Linked to List of Conditions in Kids: Study

New research reveals alarming health risks like heart problems, mental distress, and risky behaviors in kids who consume caffeinated, sugar-laden energy drinks.
Energy Drinks Linked to List of Conditions in Kids: Study
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Red Bull may “give you wings,” but it could also give your kids sleepless nights.

Energy drinks have become ingrained in youth culture with their edgy branding and promises of extreme energy. However, behind the flashy colors and clever slogans are massive doses of caffeine and sugar that researchers say can harm children’s still-developing bodies and brains.

George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
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