Some energy drinks contain as much as 17 teaspoons of sugar and the same amount of caffeine as two espressos.

ENERGY and sports drinks, we are told, boost our energy levels, stimulate our minds and enhance our physical performance. Not everyone agrees. 

The Notorious is becoming The Ostentatious.

It’s a rap – The Beastie Boys have won $1.7m (€1.25m) in a copyright case against the maker of Monster Energy drink.

The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of five deaths that may be associated with an energy drink, which is currently on sale in Ireland.