Sugary Drinks Linked to an Increase in Oral Cancer Risk Among Women: New Research

Risk is particularly pronounced among nonsmokers and light drinkers. 
Sugary Drinks Linked to an Increase in Oral Cancer Risk Among Women: New Research
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Women who indulge in just one sugar-sweetened beverage per day are nearly five times more likely to develop oral cavity cancer (OCC) than those who sip on these drinks infrequently, according to a new study.

This elevated risk remains steadfast, regardless of whether women smoke or drink alcohol. This finding challenges the traditional understanding of oral cancer risk factors.

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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.