New research shows that taurine, a common additive in energy drinks and naturally found in meats, fish, and eggs, is associated with increased risk of blood cancers. According to Fox News, leukemia cells can absorb taurine, which can promote further spread of the disease. Researchers say that methods to block taurine absorption in cancer cells may improve treatment outcomes for leukemia patients.
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.