Energy drinks have been at the center of public discourse recently—and not in a good way. Influencer-backed brands that ...

Energy drinks vary in ingredients, but generally have large amounts of caffeine and are not nutritious. Research studies and case reports point to both short-term adverse health consequences and ...

It is possible to drink too much caffeine, as actor Dakota Johnson recently found out after she had lots of caffeine-infused energy drinks while directing her first movie and found herself feeling ...

The exact link between energy drinks and stroke risks is understudied, but limited research suggests that energy drinks, particularly when consumed excessively or regularly, may increase the risk of ...

While fitness influencers tout energy drinks as metabolism stimulants, experts reveal whether these beverages actually help you shed pounds. While some energy drinks claim to provide a quick energy ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband and son are constantly coming home with an energy drink in hand. I tell them that they are bad for you, but I don’t know enough to make a strong case. What are the effects ...

A meta-analysis of more than 1.5 million participants has suggested that coffee and energy drinks have opposing effects on suicide risk. High coffee consumption — more than 60 cups per month — was ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. The energy drink cans are the colors of a ...

He was healthy and fit at 54, an avid runner with no vices — he didn’t smoke, drink or do drugs. So when he suddenly experienced left-sided weakness, numbness and difficulties with balance, walking, ...