Energy drinks news is not among the brightest around, after the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm on how the drinks need to lower their caffeine or at least go through heavier regulations. Energy drinks news regards the fact that the United Nations organization's researchers have warned that children and young adults are massively consuming these drinks, even though they have enough caffeine to endanger them.

The fact that energy drinks news of these beverages being tough on health are hardly news at all, since studies have shown in the past that their excessive amounts of caffeine can lead to heart palpitations in people of all ages groups, and it is recommended that people with cardiac problems don't take them at all.

However, even though this energy drinks news come as no surprise to anyone, the World Health Organization has noted that there are still problems regarding the regulation of these beverages, as most anyone can actually come up and purchase one at any given time, which is a health risk in itself - particularly, the organization notes, considering the marketing campaigns for these drinks are actually directed towards a younger crowd, which can be easily harmed by the contents of the health risk beverages.

According to British news outlet The Guardian, researchers have proven that caffeine has a negative effect on children. João Breda, from WHO's Regional Office for Europe, and his colleagues, wrote in the official statement: "The full impact of the rise in popularity of energy drinks has not yet been quantified, but the aggressive marketing of energy drinks targeted at young people, combined with limited and varied regulation have created an environment where energy drinks could pose a significant threat to public health."

The energy drinks news also says that the World Health Organization report has also warned of a proliferation of products containing "extreme" caffeine levels, which are evidently not healthy for any consumer, regardless of their age.