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US teen dies of caffeine overdose

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US-banned beverage makes mayhem in China

Four Loko, a hyper-intoxicating caffeinated alcoholic beverage that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) called a public health concern in 2010 and which was subsequently banned in several states, is now available on China's online shopping platforms.

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Japan reports first case of death by caffeine

​A study has concluded that a man died of caffeine intoxication in the first such reported case in Japan, local media reported Monday.

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Scientists decode coffee's genetic secrets

The genome of coffee has been sequenced, revealing how one of the world's favorite drinks evolved and providing insights into the beverage's flavor and aroma, an international team of researchers said Thursday.