Caffeine Overdose can be Potentially Dangerous

The sudden death of an Ohio teen due to caffeine overdose in May highlighted the potential dangers of the normally well-tolerated and mass-consumed substance. To help prevent serious health problems that can arise from consuming too much caffeine, scientists are reporting progress toward a rapid, at-home test to detect even low levels of the stimulant in most beverages and even breast milk. Their report appears in ACS' iJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry/i. ...