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Monster Energy Drinks Cited In As The Cause In Five Death Cases

Steve Tanko — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:46:00 +0000

Officials with the Food and Drug Administration are looking into the cause of death of five separate cases that come are linking to Monster Energy Drinks.
According to the reports being analyzed, people have had adverse reactions after consuming the popular drink, which contains 240 milligrams of caffeine - seven times the amount of caffeine found in a 12-ounce cola

Coffee Linked To Increased Chance of Glaucoma

Steve Tanko — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:50:03 +0000

You might want to reconsider that second or third cup of coffee; Researchers have found a link between coffee and increased chances of developing Glaucoma – which can lead to blindness. The study from Harvard University goes against the recent reports that touted the health benefits of drinking coffee. It’s believe in this case that [...]

Need an Energy Boost? Skip the Coffee, Take a Nap — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:30:04 +0000

If you find yourself dragging in the middle of the day, don’t reach for the coffee pot — reach for a pillow instead. Experts say naps may be a good way to make up for the sleep deficit many of us have from not getting enough shut-eye at night.

New Caffeine-Lined Pants Promises to Help People Lose Weight

Kool Staff — Thu, 26 May 2011 18:46:29 +0000

Drink enough soda and you’ll pack on the pounds. Wear enough soda and you’ll shed them. At least that’s the claim made by a European clothing company called Lytess, which is marketing pants lined with caffeine to help people lose weight. Lytess fills the pants with caffeine patches, in the belief that caffeine causes metabolism [...]