A Chicago alderman wants to ban the sale of energy drinks in the city. Ald. Ed Burke said drinks like Red Bull, Monster and Five Hour Energy are dangerous for teens and young adults.
The ordinance Burke proposes calls for a $100-$500 fine for each offense. Burke not only wants to ban their sale in Chicago, but their distribution as well.
Industry tracker Beverage Digest indicates energy drinks sales grew 17% in 2011, the latest year such statistics are available.
A federal survey, released this month, indicates that from 2007 to 2011 the number of emergency room visits involving energy drinks rose from about 10,000 to more than 20,000.
The FDA recently published an article claiming that at least 5 deaths since 2009 can be attributed to Monster Energy Drink.
Beverage manufacturers say the statistics are misleading and taken out of context.
Monday, February 25 2013 1:41 PM EST2013-02-25 18:41:37 GMT
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Tuesday, February 5 2013 3:09 PM EST2013-02-05 20:09:54 GMT
Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch the Super Bowl, and including our friends serving overseas. Thousands of Chicago-style pizzas were sent overseas Tuesday.
Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch the Super Bowl, and including our friends serving overseas. Thousands of Chicago-style pizzas were sent overseas Tuesday.
It's Fit Friday! NBA wife and exercise guru Larsa Pippen joined Good Day with her favorite North Shore Fit Pit trainer Chad Surdich, to show how his 1,000 calorie-burning class could change your life.
It's Fit Friday! NBA wife and exercise guru Larsa Pippen joined Good Day with her favorite North Shore Fit Pit trainer Chad Surdich, to show how his 1,000 calorie-burning class could change your life.
Kick off backyard barbecue season this Memorial Day weekend with healthier – and tasty! – fixings for your burger, steak or anything else you're grilling. Registered Dietician Dawn Jackson Blatner explains.
Kick off backyard barbecue season this Memorial Day weekend with healthier – and tasty! – fixings for your burger, steak or anything else you're grilling. Registered Dietician Dawn Jackson Blatner explains.
Dr. Mona Khanna made Tuesday's House Call from Poland. She's studying their health care system. She explained a state-of-the-art way to burn fat, and gave insight to the Oklahoma disaster relief efforts.
Dr. Mona Khanna made Tuesday's House Call from Poland. She's studying their health care system. She explained a state-of-the-art way to burn fat, and gave insight to the Oklahoma disaster relief efforts.
The Dailey Method is an innovative exercise program that incorporates a ballet bar, Pilates and yoga to strengthen your whole body. Tami Conway previewed easy exercises that will make a big difference.
The Dailey Method is an innovative exercise program that incorporates a ballet bar, Pilates and yoga to strengthen your whole body. Tami Conway previewed easy exercises that will make a big difference.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:45:02 GMT
Beans are a great super-food to get your body bikini-ready. Try the Haricort Verts with Fig Balsamic Glaze, Black Bean and Corn with Hearts of Palm or Chickpea with Zucchini, Romaine and Aged Parmesan Salads!
Beans are a great super-food to get your body bikini-ready. Try the Haricort Verts with Fig Balsamic Glaze, Black Bean and Corn with Hearts of Palm or Chickpea with Zucchini, Romaine and Aged Parmesan Salads!
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:21 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:21:15 GMT
A Minnesota teen with terminal bone cancer passed away Monday, but not before making a big difference. Zach Sobiech wrote a song called "Clouds" that reached millions around the globe.
A Minnesota teen with terminal bone cancer passed away Monday, but not before making a big difference. Zach Sobiech wrote a song called "Clouds" that reached millions around the globe.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:18:01 GMT
What a thrill to be invited as one of only two American journalists and nine other international journalists on a medical journalism study tour of some of Poland's finest international medical tourism destinations.
What a thrill to be invited as one of only two American journalists and nine other international journalists on a medical journalism study tour of some of Poland's finest international medical tourism destinations.
Jean Alves is a registered dietician at Rush University Medical Center. She explained what "drunkorexia"can do to your body and brain in the short term, as well as its lasting effects.
Jean Alves is a registered dietician at Rush University Medical Center. She explained what "drunkorexia"can do to your body and brain in the short term, as well as its lasting effects.
