If you're not a coffee drinker, you might reach for a can of soda to get a boost of energy. Caffeine is found in many major ...

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You probably never think of coffee, tea, and energy drinks like Red Bull or even Coca-Cola as drugs – but that’s exactly what they are. All of these drinks contain caffeine, a naturally ...

Instead, Diet Coke’s intense sweetness, caloric emptiness, and caffeine content hacks our most innate neurological and psychological responses to keep us unconsciously reaching for another bottle.

According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, a 500ml bottle of Diet Coke contains 64mg of caffeine, which is more than a 200ml cup of tea (45mg) or instant coffee (60mg). I was "somewhat ...