Expert: Health effects of energy drinks 

A bill to ban the sale of energy drinks to people under 16 could be adopted in Quebec by Friday. The push follows the death of a 15-year-old who drank a can of Red Bull while on ADHD medication. 

A McGill University expert is available to comment: 

Christopher Labos, MD, Associate at McGill’s Office for Science and Society, can speak to the scientific evidence on the health effects of energy drinks, including their impact on the cardiovascular system, potential risks for youth and how these drinks can interact with medications. 

christopher.labos [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)