Risks From Energy Drinks

Energy drinks are under-studied, overused and can be dangerous for children and teens, warns a report by doctors who say kids shouldn’t use the popular products.

The potential harms, caused mostly by too much caffeine or similar ingredients, include heart palpitations, seizures, strokes and even sudden death, the authors write in the medical journal Pediatrics. They reviewed data from the government and interest groups, scientific literature, case reports and articles in popular and trade media.

Introduced more than 20 years ago, energy drinks are the fastest growing U.S. beverage market; 2011 sales are expected to top $9 billion, the report said. It cites research suggesting that about one-third of teens and young adults regularly consume energy drinks. Yet research is lacking on risk from long-term use and effects in kids – especially those with medical conditions that may increase the dangers, the report said.

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Weirdest Foods You’ll Pass

Has anyone ever tried weird or bizarre foods? First of all, please don’t be judgemental about what others eat. Every part of the world might have some weird menus which existed since the period of their ancestors. Surprisingly, most of the foods are not as bad as you may thought they would be. Give your self a try and who knows you might enjoy it after all.

Here are some weird or strange foods that some people may find really disgusting while they turn out to be someone else’s delicacy.

Fried tarantula

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