New study reveals: The link between sweet drinks and cancer risk

A new study published in the journal Gastro Hep Advances, which followed 112,000 men and women for decades, reveals that daily consumption of just one sugary drink increases the risk of developing stomach cancer by 2.5 to 3 times. The study found no similar link for diet drinks.

A new long-term study, published in the scientific journal Gastro Hep Advances, reveals a troubling statistical link between consumption of sugary drinks and stomach cancer. The study, which followed 112,000 men and women for decades, found that daily consumption of just one can of a sugary drink increases the risk of developing stomach cancer by 2.5 to 3 times. Prof. Ayala Hubert from Hadassah Hospital emphasizes that regular daily consumption of a single can is enough to raise the risk. The study found no similar link for diet drinks. Dietitian Yarden Ovadia suggests using diet drinks as a temporary "bridge" on the way to quitting, but clarifies that the ultimate goal remains water. The article presents the struggle between desire and science, noting that many people admit it is hard for them to stop, while others have switched to water with lemon and mint.