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Labour has launched 12-week consultation before high caffeine drinks are banned

The Government has launched a 12-week consultation ahead of a ban on the sale of high caffeine energy drinks to under-16s.

Around 100,000 children are thought to consume at least one high-caffeine energy drink every day

Government to ban sale of energy drinks with more than 150mg of caffeine, citing concerns over obesity and lack of concentration

Major supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Morrisons and Asda have already stopped sales of the drinks to youngsters

Yaba, a cheap and potent methamphetamine-caffeine pill often dubbed “crazy medicine”, has become one of Thailand’s most pressing public health crises. Easy to produce and widely available, yaba is used by everyone from factory workers seeking stamina to partygoers chasing a high.

We all know how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep. Science backs this up: high-quality sleep boosts cardiovascular health, immune function, brain health and emotional wellbeing. Unsurprisingly, many people are keen to improve their sleep – and “sleep hygiene” has become a go-to strategy.

It's still largely a mystery why caffeine withdrawal causes headaches, but researchers have a few ideas.

Indulge both your caffeine and sugar cravings with this refreshing summer pudding

Jillian Michaels has taken to social media to launch a staunch defence of her behaviour.

A lot to think about here...