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Daily Soda Drinkers Face 5x Oral Cancer Risk

3/23/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Washington reveals a startling connection between sugary soda consumption and a heightened risk of oral cavity cancer in women. Daily soda drinkers face nearly five times the risk compared to those who indulge less frequently. The findings suggest that high sugar diets may fuel chronic inflammation, paving the way for cancer development.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Washington reveals a startling connection between sugary soda consumption and a heightened risk of oral cavity cancer in women. Daily soda drinkers face nearly five times the risk compared to those who indulge less frequently. The findings suggest that high sugar diets may fuel chronic inflammation, paving the way for cancer development.