Background: Energy drink consumption has increased dramatically among young
Canadians, with anecdotal evidence of adverse health effects. There is a lack of population …

Objectives To examine energy drink consumption and its association with demographic
characteristics, drug use, and injury among adolescents. Methods Data on 4,342 …

This study investigated effects of low (1 mg· kg− 1), moderate (3 mg· kg− 1) and high (5 mg·
kg− 1) doses of caffeine on anaerobic performance in boys. Twenty-six 8-to 10-year-old …

Background: Smoking tobacco is a worldwide public health issue. Over the last few
decades, smoking patterns have been changing, reflected by increasing rates among young …

Importance The high prevalence of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) among adolescents has
brought much focus to this area in recent years. Sports injuries have been identified as a …

Question A 14-year-old boy came to my office to discuss his frequent consumption of energy
drinks to enhance his performance at school and while playing soccer. What is the …

Consumption of caffeinated energy drinks (CED) by youth is a public health priority, given
the lack of regulation and evidence for both short and long-term health effects of CED use …

Background: Energy drinks are promoted for their stimulant effects including increased
attention, performance and endurance. However, recent reports have raised concerns about …

Background Infant feeding practices are known to influence the child's long-term health.
Studies have associated obesity and other diseases with reduced breastfeeding and early …

The consumption of caffeinated alcoholic beverages (CABs) has become a topic of interest
among health and safety researchers and advocates in several countries, including Canada …