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5-Hour Energy Linked To 13 Deaths And ‘Spontaneous Abortion’; Why Is Anyone Still Buying Energy Drinks?

Source: Blisstree, Nov 15 2012, 8:56am CST

It seems there’s never been a better time to quit drinking caffeine, especially if you’re hooked on energy drinks: First, there was Monster; now, the FDA is saying that 5-Hour Energy was mentioned in 90 FDA filings–including 13 deaths and 30 life-threat ...

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Are people drinking too much coffee?

Source: BBC News  |   May 22 2013, 7:58pm CDT

22 May 2013 Last updated at 20:58 ET By Jon Kelly BBC News Magazine, Washington DC US officials are investigating the safety of caffeine in snacks and energy drinks, worried about the "cumulative impact" of the stimulant - ...

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Warning letter gives look at how FDA views supplement-beverage divide

Source: NutraIngredientsUSA  |   May 22 2013, 4:17am CDT

Prochnow, who is based in the Denver, CO office of the law firm Greenberg Traurig, said the letter is one of only a few FDA has sent that bears on the subject and the first since the middle of last year. “Your firm has an obligation to ...

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After FDA drive, fewer shops stock abortion pills

Source: Times of India  |   May 21 2013, 7:42pm CDT

MUMBAI: The sales of pills and kits for medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) has seen a drastic dip in the last few months. The visible slump in demand is witnessed across the state though the numbers are more telling f ...

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FDA Hits Boehringer-Ingelheim with Warning Letter for Particles, cGMP Violations

Source: LabTechnologist  |   May 21 2013, 5:15pm CDT

The German site is one of nine facilities the company uses for manufacturing worldwide. “We are concerned about your inability to prevent the presence of foreign particles in your APIs and the adequacy of actions taken to address the situation,” Rafae ...

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7 purported health benefits of drinking coffee

Source: The Week  |   May 21 2013, 1:01pm CDT

"Often people think of coffee just as a vehicle for caffeine," writes Dr. Rob van Dam of the Harvard School of Public Health. "But it's actually a very complex beverage," containing hundreds of different chemical comp ...

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Make-up free Britney Spears looks weary as she clutches energy drink at dance studio

Source: Daily Mail - UK  |   May 20 2013, 6:11pm CDT

She is preparing to begin a residency in Las Vegas this autumn. And it seems Britney Spears’ hectic schedule in the run-up to the highly-anticipated performances is starting to take its toll. The 31-year-old was pictured outside of a dance studio on Mond ...

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Health: Caffeinated gum sparks controversy

Source: Oregon Daily Emerald   |   May 20 2013, 5:30pm CDT

Wrigley’s, the gum company that has been offering mouths across the world a minty chew since 1892, has decided to offer something else people love: caffeine. The company recently began selling a new caffeinate ...

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7 Great Signs America is Eating Healthier

Source: Yahoo! Shine Food  |   May 20 2013, 2:17pm CDT

Don't get us wrong: The evidence that America as a whole is moving into some bold new direction of healthy eating is tenuous at best. The fact that Burger King and McDonald's tiffs are national news is still a sign ...

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Merck's (MRK) Suvorexant Faces Challenges at FDA

Source: Street Insider  |   May 20 2013, 12:02pm CDT

Leerink Swann today maintained a Market Perform rating on Merck (NYSE: MRK). Recent FDA statements question the safety of sleep aid Suvorexant at higher doses. Commenting, analyst Seamus Fernandez said, "FDA documents for suvorexa ...

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Monster Beverage Loses Fizz As Momentum Hits Wall

Source: Forbes Blogs  |   May 20 2013, 11:23am CDT

Disappointing results and rising regulatory concerns have led to sharp downward estimates revisions for Monster Beverage, sending this energy drink company to a Zacks Rank # 5 (Strong Sell). Headquartered in Corona, California, Monster Beverage ...

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