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Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Chronic Liver Disease, Liver Cancer

Common beverages are associated with chronic liver disease and liver cancer, according to research.
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Chronic Liver Disease, Liver Cancer
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Do you find yourself drinking a sugar-sweetened beverage every day? Be cautious, as this habit could increase the risk of chronic liver disease and even liver cancer.

While it’s well known that sugar-sweetened beverages contribute to obesity and insulin resistance, a prospective cohort study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) also links them to liver disease.
Flora Zhao
Flora Zhao
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Flora is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She holds a master’s degree in demography and served as editor of a social sciences journal for seven years. Shifting her focus from macro issues like population changes and economic development to personal health, Flora finds great joy and satisfaction in her work. She bases her articles on thorough literature reviews and in-depth interviews with experts, aiming to provide content that genuinely helps people. Email her at: [email protected]
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