People who drink more than one sugary drink a week have a greater risk of several deadly conditions - including cancer, US and Chinese researchers found. 1 People who drink more than one sugary drink a week have a greater risk of several deadly conditions Credit: GettyThey said that high sugar consumption is "generally more harmful than beneficial for health". For each extra sugary drink per week, people increase their chances of suffering 45 different conditions, the authors found. Experts also found strong links between dietary sugar consumption and metabolic issues including diabetes and obesity. "To change sugar consumption patterns, especially for children and adolescents, a combination of widespread public health education and policies worldwide is urgently needed," they said.

Source: The Star April 06, 2023 20:05 UTC