Energy drinks appear to cause more profound changes to the heart and blood pressure than caffeinated drinks alone. A study in a journal of the American Heart Association found even when both drinks contained the same amount of caffeine, the energy drink had a greater effect on heart rate. It caused blood pressure to remain elevated for a longer period of time.
Medical experts are making a case for ending the routine blood tests patients undergo during hospital stays. An article in the British Medical Journal said doctors order those tests regardless of the clinical need. It argued the practice is wasteful and may cause clinicians to rely more on routine testing than on clinical judgments.
A new study warns women about eating too much high fructose sugar during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Research on rats found diets full of fructose sugars can cause babies to have fatty livers, which can lead to obesity or type 2 diabetes. Many cereals, soft drinks, and processed foods contain those ingredients, including sucrose and high fructose corn syrup.
Sources :
1. Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
2. The BMJ
3. The Journal of Physiology