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Energy Drinks’ Side Effects: Disturbed Heart Rhythm, High Blood Pressure

By Ashik Siddique | Mar 22, 2013 12:38 AM EDT

Energy drinks' side effects for healthy young people can include irregular heart arrhythmia and increased blood pressure, according to new conference findings.

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ER Visits Linked to Energy Drinks Double Since 2007

By Amber Moore | Jan 17, 2013 09:54 AM EST

ER visits after drinking energy drinks jumped from about 10,000 in 2007 to more than 20,000 in 2011.

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Energy Drinks Don't Improve Test Scores

By Amber Moore | Jan 11, 2013 04:59 PM EST

A study from Denmark has found that energy drinks don't enhance cognitive performance of children.

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5-Hour Energy Drinks Linked to 13 Deaths, Spontaneous Abortion

By Makini Brice | Nov 15, 2012 12:55 PM EST

FDA revealed Wednesday that they had received reports that may link 5-Hour Energy Drinks to 13 deaths since 2008.

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Energy Drinks Causing Sleepiness in Combat Troops: CDC

By Christine Hsu | Nov 08, 2012 02:59 PM EST

A new government report warns that energy drinks can cause sleep problems and daytime sleepiness among U.S. soldiers in combat zones.

Sambazon Disputes Study on Energy Drink Caffeine Levels

By Martinne Geller | Oct 27, 2012 11:42 AM EDT

Sambazon, a California-based maker of fruit juices and protein drinks, said it contests a report in the December issue of Consumer Reports magazine stating that Sambazon's energy drink had more caffeine than printed on its label.

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Energy Drinks Contain More Than the Labeled Amount of Caffeine, Consumer Reports Says

By Amber Moore | Oct 26, 2012 10:12 AM EDT

Just how much caffeine does an energy drink contain? Consumer Reports says that in many energy drinks, the level is higher than expected.

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Teen Girl Dies From Cardiac Arrest After Drinking Two Monster Energy Drinks: Lawsuit

By Makini Brice | Oct 22, 2012 05:15 PM EDT

The lawsuit states that the two cans amounted to the equivalent of 14 cans of Coca Cola, and that caffeine can be lethal at 200 to 400 milligrams of caffeine.

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NY Attorney General Crashes Down on Energy Drink Makers

By Nikki Tucker | Aug 29, 2012 11:45 AM EDT

Authorities are investigating the marketing and advertising of three energy drink makers and whether the advertising violates federal law.

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Energy Drinks May Improve Heart Health

By Christine Hsu | Aug 27, 2012 04:14 PM EDT

Contrary to popular belief, drinking energy drinks containing caffeine and taurine may actually improve health and boost heart function in healthy people, a new study reveals.

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