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• Taurine Found in Energy Drinks May Increase Blood Cancer Risks: Study

  May 20, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A new study indicates that leukemia relies on taurine’s breakdown of sugar in bone cells to spread, despite supplements of the chemical often being recommended to chemotherapy patients.

• Side Effects of Energy Drinks May Diminish Blood Vessels After Only One Beverage: Study

  November 6, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that just one energy drink can decrease vascular function, increasing the risk of heart problems.

• High Caffeine Energy Drinks May Be Banned For Teens, Children in U.K.

  September 4, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The U.K. is considering a ban on the sale of energy drinks to minors, due to the risks of childhood obesity and high caffeine consumption.

• Energy Drink Overuse Should Be Avoided, Army Warns Troops

  January 6, 2017

  Russell Maas

  Military service members are being warned against drinking too many energy drinks, due to problems with concentration, focus, and heart risks.

• Energy Drinks Hepatitis Risk Outlined in Case Report

  November 10, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A case report indicates that a man may have developed hepatitis due to high levels of energy drink consumption.

• Heart Problems from Energy Drinks May Occur With Only Two Cans Per Day: Study

  March 7, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study highlights the risk of serious heart rhythm problems and other side effects of energy drinks that may occur after consuming only two of the highly caffeinated beverages. The research comes amid a growing number of lawsuits filed nationwide on behalf of otherwise healthy, young adults who suffered devastating injuries within hours after consuming Monster, Red Bull, Rockstar or other energy drinks.

• Energy Drink Heart Risks May Be Triggered By One 16-Ounce Can: Study

  November 13, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that a single can of Rockstar energy drink can cause a spike in blood pressure and chemicals related to 'fight or flight" reactions, potentially increasing the risk of heart problems.

• Energy Drink Companies Refuse To Enact Policies Protecting Children: Senate Study

  February 20, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new report highlights the reluctance of the energy drink industry to protect children from potentially harmful side effects.

• Energy Drinks Pose Serious and Potentially Fatal Risks for Young Children: Study

  November 17, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers warn that energy drink side effects can causer serious and fatal injury children, with thousands of children experiencing problems each year from unintentional exposure.

• Energy Drink Side Effects Lead to New FDA Adverse Event Site

  January 21, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has launched a new site for reporting problems with dietary supplements following heightened concerns over energy drinks.