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The Surprising Side Effects of Energy Drinks

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Energy drinks contain large amounts of caffeine, added sugars, and vitamins. Learn more about the health risks associated with consuming energy drinks. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: daily habits, diet, energy, Energy drinks, health and wellness, wakefulness

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Infographic: 10 Reasons You’re Getting Poor Sleep

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Feeling like a zombie this morning? Discover ten reasons you may be getting poor sleep and find out how you can get better sleep. Learn More

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Tagged with: alcohol, caffeine, Energy drinks, lack of sleep, poor sleep, sleep, sleep apnea, sleep deprivation, tired, zombie

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Toxic Items in the Classroom

October 25, 2014

Check out this list of toxic items in the classroom for tips to help prevent your child from being exposed to harmful chemicals and potential illness. Read More

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Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety

Tagged with: abnormal heart rhythm, back to school, caffeine, canned air, coffee, coma, Energy drinks, glue, hand sanitizer, hand washing, intoxication, keyboard duster, nausea, Pittsburgh Poison Center, racing heart, rubber cement, tremors, vomiting

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Caffeine During and After Pregnancy: Is it Safe?

October 16, 2014

Chances are you rely on caffeine to energize you in the morning, or keep you going during the day. What should you do if you're pregnant or breastfeeding? Read More

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Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

Tagged with: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, baby, breastfeeding, caffeine, Energy drinks, first trimester, Hyagriv Simhan, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, March of Dimes, maternal-fetal medicine, pregnancy, U.S. Department of Agriculture