Sixty seconds on . . . energy drinks

What’s the buzz?A review of the latest evidence on the health effects of consuming energy drinks has concluded that the UK should ban selling them to young people.Cal-horrific?The links between energy drinks and poor dietary habits, sleep problems, and poor academic performance are well documented. But the review of data from 57 studies, covering more than 1.2 million young people from more than 21 countries, says that additional risks are now apparent, including anxiety, stress, and suicidal thoughts.1Who is most at risk?The review, published in the journal Public Health, found that boys were more likely to consume these drinks, which are also associated with increased risky behaviours such as substance use, violence, and unsafe sex.But hasn’t the UK already banned them?Most UK supermarkets have introduced a voluntary ban on their sale to under 16s. But a legal ban that would also cover independent outlets, online shopping, and vending machines is…
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