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NBC Evening News for Thursday, Nov 15, 2012
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.

(Washington: Tom Costello) The FDA investigation into a connection between 13 deaths and 5-Hour Energy products examined; ads shown; details given about the risk from caffeine for people with heart conditions. [5-Hour Energy CEO Manoj BHARGAVA†- says caffeine is not a bad thing except in very large quantities.] [Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Dr. Alfred BUXTON†- says certain people with these conditions might have provocation of arrhythmias.] The FDA’s investigation into the safety of Monster energy drinks noted.

Reporter(s):
Williams, Brian;
Costello, Tom
Duration:
00:01:50

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