The FDA reported that high-caffeine 5-Hour Energy drinks have been cited in the deaths of 13 people in the last four years. An FDA spokeswoman said in an interview with Bloomberg News that the energy shot has been associated with 92 “adverse event” reports in that time, including 32 hospitalizations. The FDA is investigating the deaths.... Read More

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TICKER: Monster energy drink ‘linked to five deaths’

The heavily-caffeinated Monster Energy Drink is being investigated by US officials for its reported link to five deaths and one non-fatal heart attack. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into claims that people had adverse reactions after they consumed the 24 oz (680ml) can, which contains 240 milligrams of caffeine. It has three times... Read More

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August 15, 2012

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‘F-bomb’, ‘sexting’, make it into Webster dictionary: See what else makes the cut

by Stanley Azuakola The 114-year-old Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary has picked about 100 new additions in its annual update. And you would not believe the words that got in this time. The entry expected to attract by far the most comments is the term “F-bomb.” F-bomb first appeared in a 1988 Newsday story about a now-dead... Read More

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TICKER: Monster energy drink ‘linked to five deaths’

‘F-bomb’, ‘sexting’, make it into Webster dictionary: See what else makes the cut

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