Children should avoid sports & energy drinks, say paediatricians

Children should avoid sports & energy drinks, say paediatricians   Source: BeverageDaily.com September 27th   A new position statement from the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) says that ‘sports and caffeinated energy drinks can pose serious health risks to children and youth and should be avoided’.   Its report slams energy drinks as ‘unnecessary at best […]

Australia: Alcohol group slams attempt to ‘create crisis’ over sports ads

Australia: Alcohol group slams attempt to ‘create crisis’ over sports ads   Source: BeverageDaily.com September 27, 2017   The McCusker Centre for Action on Alcohol and Youth had published a survey claiming that 80% of Australians were concerned about the current levels of exposure children have to alcohol promotion.   It also found that 71% […]

Michigan: Commission votes to lift rule on proximity of liquor stores

Michigan: Commission votes to lift rule on proximity of liquor stores   Source: 25 News by Associated Press September 27th 2017   The Michigan Liquor Control Commission has voted to lift a longstanding rule prohibiting liquor stores from operating within a half-mile (0.8 kilometers) of each other.   The Detroit News reports approval Tuesday from […]