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Authorities want to oppose energy drinks with help of young people

Authorities want to oppose energy drinks with help of young people

Mon 26 Jan 2026 21:12 CET

Why do teenagers choose energy drinks over soda? Now, authorities are enlisting the help of young people to reduce consumption.

This much energy drink is okay for young people: 70 milligrams of caffeine a day

This much energy drink is okay for young people: 70 milligrams of caffeine a day

Thu 22 Jan 2026 06:02 CET

Young people under 16 should not drink more than 70 milligrams of caffeine per day, which is about the amount in a small cup of coffee, the Swedish National Food Agency suggests. "We have seen that many parents and teachers are concerned," says toxicologist Sabina Litens Karlsson

Herring from the Baltic Sea Less Toxic

Herring from the Baltic Sea Less Toxic

Sat 12 Apr 2025 13:20 CEST

The environmental toxins in herring from the Baltic Sea have decreased significantly, according to a study. For adult men and women above childbearing age, there are no problems at all in eating this fish, says researcher Magnus Karlsson to Uppdrag Granskning

Rules for Energy Drinks May be Tightened

Rules for Energy Drinks May be Tightened

Fri 31 Jan 2025 07:34 CET

"Beware of Vättern Fish – Elevated PFAS Levels"

"Beware of Vättern Fish – Elevated PFAS Levels"

Thu 13 Jun 2024 12:05 CEST

All examined fish from Vättern have an elevated level of the environmental toxin PFAS. Therefore, certain groups should not eat Vättern fish more than a maximum of two-three times per year

Stricter rules for well toxins

Stricter rules for well toxins

Thu 13 Jun 2024 09:28 CEST