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Weekly Sugary Drinks Boost Oral Cancer Risk Fivefold

4/16/2025

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Women who frequently indulge in sugar-sweetened beverages are facing alarming risks, according to a recent study in JAMA Otolaryngology. Those who drink these sugary drinks weekly have nearly five times the risk of developing oral cavity cancer, with non-smokers and non-drinkers at an even greater risk. Experts urge cutting back on these drinks to protect health.

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Women who frequently indulge in sugar-sweetened beverages are facing alarming risks, according to a recent study in JAMA Otolaryngology. Those who drink these sugary drinks weekly have nearly five times the risk of developing oral cavity cancer, with non-smokers and non-drinkers at an even greater risk. Experts urge cutting back on these drinks to protect health.