Daily sugary beverage intake may double risk for gastric cancer

A prospective study of more than 110,000 individuals found consumption of at least one 8 oz. sugar-sweetened beverage per day was associated with a nearly 2.5 times greater risk for gastric cancer.
The study, published in Gastro Hep Advances, found no link between intake of artificially sweetened beverages and incidence of gastric cancer.
Dietary factors — including increased consumption of salted fish, pickled vegetables and grilled or charcoaled meats along with lower intake of fruits and vegetables — are known contributors of gastric cancer, the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths