Afghanistan, Nov. 7 -- A new study has linked energy drinks and other caffeine-based stimulant products to increased reports of cardiac arrest, heart attacks and irregular heartbeats among young adults, particularly those aged 18 to 34.
The research found that cardiac arrest was reported about 11 times more frequently in connection with products containing caffeine or other stimulants than in reports involving products without these ingredients.
The findings raise concerns about the cardiovascular effects of highly caffeinated beverages, as consumption of energy drinks has nearly doubled over the past decade.
Researchers analysed 28,345 adverse-event reports submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) between 2017 and 2025. Of...