Opinion: Energy drinks’ new college sports partnerships make them more dangerous than ever

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What happened

“In the absence of population-based evidence, the energy drink cabal is having an easy time of it,” writes Kent Sepkowitz.

Key facts

  • Reported by STAT and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:30:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Outbreaks, approvals and guidance changes have direct practical consequences for care, travel and public-health planning.

What to watch next

  • Case numbers and official guidance updates
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