Sugary Drinks, but Not Foods, Linked to Increased Mortality
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Consumption of drinks with a high sugar content, including soft drinks and fruit juices, is associated with an increased risk for all-cause mortality and mortality from coronary heart disease in middle-aged adults, particularly those who are overweight or low-income.
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@pringbada Given the strong and consistent evidence of negative health risks associated with sugary beverage intake, it's important for clinicians to ask their patients of all ages about their intake, and to counsel on reducing this intake as appropriate