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Are Energy Drinks Really that Bad?

Season 1 Episode 4

Shirin Ghaffary weighs the potential health risks of drinking energy drinks, and compares them to other sugary, caffeinated beverages. What do you think -- should the U.S. ban energy drinks for minors?

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