HOUSTON, Texas – If you’re like most people in the U.S., you probably start your day with some caffeine. About 90% of Americans consume caffeine daily.

While caffeine can boost your mood and help you feel more alert, there’s a limit to how much your body can process safely.

That’s especially true when it comes to energy drinks, which have become super popular, especially with young people and teens.

These brightly colored cans promise a quick jolt of energy, and some young people even collect and trade them like baseball cards. But should you let your teen have them?

Why Energy Drinks Can Be Risky

Dr. Jonathan Aliota, an interventional cardiologist at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Memorial City, says his advice is simple: avoid energy drinks. He said they can cause heart arrhythmias. Thes

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