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New Data Links Daily Sugary Drinks to Higher Stomach Cancer Risk, but Experts Stress Low Absolute Risk
health7 days ago

New Data Links Daily Sugary Drinks to Higher Stomach Cancer Risk, but Experts Stress Low Absolute Risk

A large US study finds that drinking more than one sugar-sweetened beverage daily is associated with a 2.5-fold higher incidence of gastric cancer, though absolute rates remain low. While observational data cannot prove causation, experts note that sugar may contribute to cancer risk through obesity, visceral fat, or direct cellular inflammation. Clinicians advise reducing sugary drink consumption for prevention but emphasize that sugar does not directly 'feed' existing tumors.

via Medscape|
#cancer#epidemiology#gastric-cancer
Daily sugary drink consumption linked to 2.5x higher stomach cancer risk in major US study
health2 months ago

Daily sugary drink consumption linked to 2.5x higher stomach cancer risk in major US study

A new study from Mass General Brigham finds that drinking at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily is associated with a 2.45-fold increase in gastric cancer risk. The research, involving over 100,000 participants, highlights fructose as a key factor, while noting that artificially sweetened drinks showed no such link. Experts caution that the study demonstrates correlation, not causation, and requires further validation across diverse populations.

via Fox News|
#dietary-risks#gastric-cancer#health
Daily Sugary Drinks Linked to 2.5x Higher Stomach Cancer Risk in Large U.S. Study
health2 months ago

Daily Sugary Drinks Linked to 2.5x Higher Stomach Cancer Risk in Large U.S. Study

A new study of over 112,000 Americans finds that drinking at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily is associated with a 2.45 times higher risk of developing gastric cancer compared to non-consumers. The research, published in Gastro Hep Advances, highlights a significant link between daily sugary drink intake and stomach cancer, a leading cause of cancer death worldwide. While the study notes that artificially sweetened beverages showed no such association, it emphasizes that the findings are observational and do not prove causation. The results add to existing evidence linking sugary drinks to other health issues like type 2 diabetes and obesity, prompting calls for further research into the biological mechanisms behind this cancer link.

via ScienceAlert|
#dietary-health#epidemiology#gastric-cancer
Daily sugar-sweetened beverage consumption doubles gastric cancer risk, study finds
health2 months ago

Daily sugar-sweetened beverage consumption doubles gastric cancer risk, study finds

A new study from Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute links daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages to a more than twofold increased risk of gastric cancer. The research, published in Gastro Hep Advances, analyzed decades of data from over 100,000 participants. While 63% of U.S. adults consume such drinks daily, the study found no increased risk associated with artificially sweetened beverages, though it noted limitations regarding demographic diversity and biological mechanisms.

via USA Today|
#cancer-risk#diet-soda#gastric-cancer
Sugary Drinks Linked to 340,000 Deaths Worldwide in 2020
health7 months ago

Sugary Drinks Linked to 340,000 Deaths Worldwide in 2020

A Nature Medicine analysis tying sugar-sweetened beverages to 340,000 deaths in 2020 from heart disease and type 2 diabetes finds 2.2 million new diabetes and 1.2 million heart disease cases linked to SSBs that year. The burden is greatest in Latin America and the Caribbean and sub-Saharan Africa, with younger urban men most affected. Mechanisms include rapid liquid sugar absorption causing glucose spikes, insulin resistance, visceral fat, and inflammation. Experts recommend limiting SSBs and replacing them with water or non-caloric drinks, and suggest less than one serving per week for many people; note that the study is observational, showing association, not causation.

via Prevention|
#health#heart-disease#nutrition
Teens' Anxiety Linked to High Sugar Drink Intake, Meta-Analysis Finds
nutrition8 months ago

Teens' Anxiety Linked to High Sugar Drink Intake, Meta-Analysis Finds

A Bournemouth University–led systematic review and meta-analysis of nine studies finds that high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a 34% increased risk of anxiety symptoms in adolescents. Seven of nine studies showed a significant link. While causation isn’t proven, experts suggest blood sugar spikes and crashes from sugary drinks may affect mood, and reducing intake or choosing alternatives like sparkling water, herbal tea, or unsweetened milk could help.

via Healthline|
#adolescents#anxiety#diet
health9 months ago

How Fast Food and Sugary Drinks Shorten Your Life

A study found that consuming fizzy drinks can shorten healthy life by 12 minutes, while healthier food choices like nuts, fruits, and vegetables can add minutes to lifespan. Small dietary changes, such as reducing processed foods and substituting meats with whole grains and plant-based options, can significantly improve health and longevity.

via LADbible|
#diet#fizzy-drinks#health