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Healthy Living

Senate leader calls on FDA to investigate Logan Paul's 'Prime' energy drink

By Joel Leighton
July 17, 2023 12:00 AM
This month, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer wrote a letter to the FDA to investigate Logan Paul's Prime energy drink for its high levels of caffeine and marketing toward minors.
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Life

Cultural norms around caffeine and the Word of Wisdom shifting

By Nathan Wanlass
June 30, 2020 12:00 AM
One of the worldwide impacts of COVID-19 has been a re-emphasis on individuals' physical health. But that's not new for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who follow the Church's health code.
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Readers' Forum

Readers' Forum: 7/16/19

July 16, 2019 12:00 AM
Refill, don't kill
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Campus News

Coca-Cola Freestyle lets students customize their soda

By Morgan March
July 13, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU continues to distance itself from the old ban on caffeine with the introduction of Coca-Cola Freestyle machines on campus.
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Healthy Living

What are NCAA athletes allowed to put in their bodies?

By Caleb Turner
May 02, 2018 12:00 AM
A freshman athlete arrives at BYU, excited to begin their college career. Prior to the start of the season, the freshman learns what they are allowed to put in their bodies under NCAA regulations, and is shocked to see caffeine on the list of banned substances. This is a surprise that BYU basketball captain Luke Worthington explained many athletes go through, just one of the many restrictions that come with being a college athlete.
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Business

Caffeine sold on campus minimally affects local soda businesses

By Emily Janeen Ashcraft
October 13, 2017 12:00 AM
A Swig employee adds flavor to a customer's drink. BYU students are still coming to Swig since BYU began selling caffeinated sodas on campus. (Bryan Pearson)
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Campus

BYU will now sell caffeinated soda on campus

By Eric Baker
September 21, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU Dining Services adds Coca-Cola to a soda fountain in the Wilkinson Center. (Josh Ellis)
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Food

Church schools, LDS-owned buildings differ on selling caffeine

By Jayne Verhaaren
June 08, 2017 12:00 AM
Editor's note: A previous version of this story misidentified Eric Casperson, and Eric and Katelyn Casperson believe they were misquoted. The article has been updated.
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Healthy Living

LDS filmmaker aims to raise mental health, obesity awareness

By Danielle Jardine
March 09, 2017 12:00 AM
LDS filmmaker Tucker Dansie represents his documentary, 'Recommended Daily Amount,' by wearing a shirt about being overweight. He hopes to create awareness about obesity after experiencing health issues in his own life. (Tucker Dansie)
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Food

Dietitians advise students to replace caffeine with healthy lifestyles

By Karenna Meredith
October 13, 2016 12:00 AM
Mayo Clinic Statistics for milligrams of caffeine in 12 oz. drinks. (graphic by Chuck Dearden)
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Readers' Forum

Destructive criticism

By Universe Contributor
February 10, 2015 12:00 AM
“I don’t usually drink Coke,” one student said to another. “Walking around BYU with a Coke makes me feel rebellious.”
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Cross Country

Caffeine consumption meets athletics

September 03, 2013 12:00 AM
Drinking a Red Bull, a cup of coffee, or a Diet Coke isn't required when a person needs a hit of caffeine these days.
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Campus Events

Caffeine dilemma

By Sara Clark
September 20, 2012 12:00 AM
The LDS Church clarifies its stand on caffeinated sodas saying drinking them isn't against the word of wisdom. This statement has made many people, specially students, wonder if there are health benefits or concerns in drinking those soft drinks.
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Campus News

Caffeine protest stopped on BYU's Brigham Square

By Crystal Myler
September 14, 2012 12:00 AM
BYU students staging a protest against the no-caffeine policy on campus were asked to leave Brigham Square by police officers.
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Campus News

'No demand' for caffeine at BYU?

September 12, 2012 12:00 AM
A popular belief that caffeine is prohibited by the LDS Church's Word of Wisdom may partly stem from the fact that caffeinated soft drinks are not sold on the BYU campus.
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