Attorney generals claim to have the interests of young people like college students at heart by attempting to ban the sale and production of Sparks Red. The drink, which combines an energy drink with alcohol, would have 8% alcohol content as opposed to 6% for the regular variety. That whopping 2% would tip young drinkers over the edge, the attor...

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For a long time, the effects of popular energy drinks, such as Red Bull and Monster, on a person’s cardiovascular system have been the concern of many researchers. Red Bull, in particular, has come under attack in recent years for its high volume of caffeine and taurine, which led to France banning the popular drink for nearly a decade.

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Be careful before you put a little extra pep in your step. A new study out of the University of Buffalo warns that energy drinks are linked to risky behavior among college students.
 

People who frequently consumed these beverages were more likely to smoke cigarettes, abuse prescription drugs, be in a physical fight, have an alcohol-related prob...

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