A recent study conducted by the American Cancer Society indicates that drinking 2 or more sugar-sweetened beverages on a daily basis results in a 5% "increased risk of death from an obesity-related cancer, including gastrointestinal, postmenopausal breast, endometrial, and kidney cancer." The study, conducted on 900,000 cancer-free participants who provided information on their consumption of sugar and artificially sweetened beverages found a direct correlation between sugar consumption and known cancer risk factors including weight gain and obesity. According to lead author of this study Dr. Marjorie McCullough, artificial sweetener use is increasing and thought to be relatively safe, however more research on use of artificial sweeteners and cancer risk is needed.
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